Jeremiah 18
1 Yahweh gave another message to me. [He said],
Palabra que vino a Jeremías de parte de Yahvé, diciendo:
2 “Go to the shop of the man who makes clay pots. I will give you a message there.”
“Levántate y baja a la casa del alfarero, y allí te haré escuchar mis palabras.”
3 So I went to that shop, and I saw the man who makes pots. He was working at the wheel [that he uses to form pots].
Entonces bajé a la casa del alfarero, y he aquí que estaba haciendo algo en las ruedas.
4 But when he finished making one jar, it was not as good as he hoped/wanted it to be. [So], he took that clay and formed it into another jar, shaping it as he desired.
Cuando la vasija que había hecho de barro se estropeó en la mano del alfarero, éste volvió a hacer otra vasija, según le pareció al alfarero hacerla.
5 Then Yahweh gave me this message:
Entonces vino a mí la palabra de Yahvé, diciendo:
6 “Perhaps the people of Israel [think that] I cannot do to them like this man who makes pots has done [RHQ]. [But what they think is wrong]. I [can control what happens to them like] this man [controls what he does with the clay] in his hands.
“Casa de Israel, ¿no puedo hacer con vosotros como este alfarero?”, dice Yahvé. “He aquí que como el barro en la mano del alfarero, así sois vosotros en mi mano, casa de Israel.
7 There may be a time when I proclaim that I will get rid of a nation or kingdom, [like someone] pulls up [a plant with its roots], and smashes it, and destroys it.
En el momento en que yo hable de una nación y de un reino para arrancarlo, derribarlo y destruirlo,
8 But if [the people of] that nation repent of doing evil things, I will not send to them the disasters that I planned to send.
si esa nación, de la que he hablado, se convierte de su maldad, me arrepentiré del mal que pensaba hacerles.
9 And there may be a time when I proclaim that I will establish a nation or kingdom and cause it to be strong [MET].
En el momento en que hable sobre una nación y sobre un reino para construirlo y plantarlo,
10 But if [the people of] that nation [start to] do evil things and refuse to obey me, then I will not bless them as I said that I would do.
si hacen lo que es malo a mis ojos, que no obedecen mi voz, entonces me arrepentiré del bien con el que dije que los beneficiaría.
11 Therefore, [Jeremiah, go and warn all] the people in Jerusalem and [in other places] in Judah. Say to them, ‘This is what Yahweh says: “I am planning to cause you to experience a disaster [DOU]. [So], each of you should turn from your evil behavior and start doing what is right, [in order that you will not experience that disaster].”’’”
“Ahora, pues, hablen a los hombres de Judá y a los habitantes de Jerusalén, diciendo: “El Señor dice: “He aquí que yo trazo el mal contra ustedes, y que concibo un plan contra ustedes. Vuélvanse ahora todos de su mal camino, y enmienden sus caminos y sus obras”.
12 [So I told that message to the people], but they replied, “It is useless [for you to tell us that]. We will [continue to] be stubborn and behave as we want to.”
Pero ellos dicen: ‘Es en vano, porque caminaremos según nuestros propios planes, y cada uno seguirá la terquedad de su malvado corazón’.”
13 So, this is what Yahweh says: “Ask the [people who live in other] nations if they have [RHQ] ever heard of such a thing. My Israeli people, who [have been pure like] [MET] virgins, have done a terrible thing!
Por eso dice Yahvé: “Pregunta ahora entre las naciones, “¿Quién ha oído esas cosas? La virgen de Israel ha hecho algo muy horrible.
14 The snow certainly never [RHQ] completely disappears/melts from the rocky slopes of the mountains in Lebanon. The cold streams that flow down from those distant mountains never [RHQ] cease flowing.
¿Fallará la nieve del Líbano de la roca del campo? ¿Se secarán las aguas frías que bajan de lejos?
15 But my people [are not as reliable as those streams: ] They have abandoned me. They burn incense to [honor/worship] worthless idols. [It is as though] they have stumbled as they walked along very old roads that are good roads, and now, instead, they are walking on dirt paths.
Porque mi pueblo me ha olvidado. Han quemado incienso a dioses falsos. Se les ha hecho tropezar en sus caminos en los antiguos caminos, para caminar por los senderos, por un camino no construido,
16 Therefore, their land will become desolate, and people who see it will hiss [to ridicule it]. Everyone who passes by will be appalled; they will shake their heads [to show that they are shocked].
para hacer de su tierra un asombro, y un silbido perpetuo. Todos los que pasen por allí se quedarán asombrados, y sacudir la cabeza.
17 I will scatter the people when their enemies [attack them] like dust is scattered by an east wind. And when they experience all those difficulties/disasters, I will turn my back on them [and refuse] to help them.”
Los dispersaré como con un viento del este ante el enemigo. Les mostraré la espalda, y no la cara, en el día de su calamidad.
18 Then some of the people said, “Come, let’s plan to attack Jeremiah. We have [many] priests who teach us God’s laws, and wise men who give us good advice, and prophets who tell us [what will happen. We do not need Jeremiah!] So, let’s slander him and not pay attention to anything that he says.”
Entonces dijeron: “¡Vengan! Ideemos planes contra Jeremías; porque la ley no perecerá del sacerdote, ni el consejo del sabio, ni la palabra del profeta. Venid, y golpeémosle con la lengua, y no prestemos atención a ninguna de sus palabras”.
19 [Then I prayed], “Yahweh, [please] listen to me! And listen to what my enemies are saying about me.
Escúchame, Yahvé, y escucha la voz de los que contienden conmigo.
20 I am doing things that are good, so it is disgusting that [RHQ] they are paying me back by doing evil [things to me]. [It is as though] they have dug a pit for me [to fall into] and die. Do not forget that [one time] I stood in front of you and pleaded for you [to help them], and I tried to prevent you from [punishing them] [MTY], even though you were very angry with them.
¿Hay que recompensar el mal por el bien? Porque han cavado una fosa para mi alma. Recuerda cómo me presenté ante ti para hablar bien de ellos, para alejar de ellos tu ira.
21 So [now], allow their children to die from hunger! Or cause them to be killed by [their enemies’] swords! Cause their wives to become widows, whose children are all dead! Cause their [old] men to die in a plague, and cause their young men to be killed in battles!
Por lo tanto, entreguen a sus hijos al hambre, y entregarlos al poder de la espada. Que sus esposas se queden sin hijos y viudas. Que sus hombres sean asesinados y sus jóvenes heridos por la espada en la batalla.
22 Cause people to scream in their homes when enemy soldiers suddenly come into their houses! [Cause all those things to happen to them] because they [want to kill me]. [It is as though] they have dug a pit for me [to fall into], and they have hidden traps along my path.
Que se oiga un grito desde sus casas cuando traes una tropa de repente sobre ellos; porque han cavado una fosa para llevarme y trampas ocultas para mis pies.
23 Yahweh, you know all the things that they are planning to do to kill me. Do not forgive them for their crimes or blot out [the record of] their sins. Cause them to be destroyed; punish them because of your being angry [with them]!”
Sin embargo, Yahvé, tú conoces todo su consejo contra mí para matarme. No perdones su iniquidad. No borres su pecado de tu vista, Que sean derribados ante ti. Trata con ellos en el momento de tu ira.
