^{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:

^{6 Ref} And I say, `Ah, Lord Jehovah! lo, I have not known -- to speak, for I `am' a youth.'

^{7 Ref} And Jehovah saith unto me, `Do not say, I `am' a youth, for to all to whom I send thee thou goest, and all that I command thee thou speakest.

^{8 Ref} Be not afraid of their faces, for with thee `am' I to deliver thee, -- an affirmation of Jehovah.'

^{9 Ref} And Jehovah putteth forth His hand, and striketh against my mouth, and Jehovah saith unto me, `Lo, I have put my words in thy mouth.

^{6 Ref} Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.

^{7 Ref} But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

^{8 Ref} Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

^{9 Ref} Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.