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Jeremiah 45:5

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KJV ORIGINAL

And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Are you out here chasing after big things for yourself? Don't. Listen, I'm about to bring disaster on everyone, says the Lord. But you? I'm going to keep you alive wherever you go — that's going to be your reward.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stop chasing the spotlight when everything's about to fall apart — staying alive is the real win.

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