We hoped for peace, but no peace came. We hoped for a time of healing, but found only terror.

Peace has been stripped away, and I have forgotten what prosperity is.

They were lying prophets who claimed peace would come to Jerusalem when there was no peace. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!'

He will make plans to come with the might of his entire kingdom and will form an alliance with the king of the south. He will give him a daughter in marriage in order to overthrow the kingdom from within, but his plan will fail.

King Nebuchadnezzar sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: "Peace and prosperity to you!

"Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are deeply loved by God. Be at peace; take heart and be strong!" As he spoke these words, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, "Now you may speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me."

Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince.

" 'O King Nebuchadnezzar, please listen to me. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past by being merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.'

Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: "Peace and prosperity to you!

I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings. I won't even notice all your choice peace offerings.