^{4 Ref} Now the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

^{5 Ref} Before I formed you in the belly I knew you, and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.

^{6 Ref} Then said I, Ah, Lord Yahweh! behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child.

^{7 Ref} But Yahweh said to me, Don't say, I am a child; for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.

^{8 Ref} Don't be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you, says Yahweh.

^{9 Ref} Then Yahweh put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Yahweh said to me, Behold, I have put my words in your mouth:

^{10 Ref} behold, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.