^{8 Ref} if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do to them.

^{9 Ref} At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

^{10 Ref} if they do that which is evil in my sight, that they not obey my voice, then I will repent of the good, with which I said I would benefit them.

^{11 Ref} Now therefore, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus says Yahweh: Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return you now everyone from his evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.