⁹ He who ^(A)remains in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; but he who goes out and ^[a]defects to the Chaldeans who besiege you, he shall ^(B)live, and his life shall be as a prize to him.

⁵ And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, ^(A)I will bring adversity on all flesh,” says the Lord. “But I will give your ^(B)life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go.” ’ ”