Jeremiah 1
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
6 Ref Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, I know not how to speak; for I am a child.
7 Ref But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.
8 Ref Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.
9 Ref Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
6 Ref Then said I, O Lord God! see, I have no power of words, for I am a child.
7 Ref But the Lord said to me, Do not say, I am a child: for wherever I send you, you are to go, and whatever I give you orders to say, you are to say.
8 Ref Have no fear because of them: for I am with you, to keep you safe, says the Lord.
9 Ref Then the Lord put out his hand, touching my mouth; and the Lord said to me, See, I have put my words in your mouth:
