For he has sent to us in Babylon, saying, "This captivity is long; build houses and dwell in them, and plant gardens and eat their fruit."'
Jeremiah 29:28
Surrounding context
29:27 Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who makes himself a prophet to you?
29:28 For he has sent to us in Babylon, saying, "This captivity is long; build houses and dwell in them, and plant gardens and eat their fruit."'
29:29 Now Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet.