Add parallel Print Page Options

10 ‘My servant Jacob, don’t be afraid,’ declares the Lord,
    ‘and Israel, don’t be dismayed.
For I’ll deliver you from a distant place
    and your descendants from the land of their captivity.
Jacob will return. He will be undisturbed and secure,
    and no one will cause him to fear.
11 For I’ll be with you to save you,’
    declares the Lord.
‘For I’ll put an end to all the nations
    where I scattered you;
        but I won’t make an end of you.
I’ll discipline you justly,
    but I certainly won’t leave you unpunished.’

The Healing of Zion’s Wounds

12 “For this is what the Lord says:

‘Your injury won’t heal;
    your wound is severe.

Read full chapter

10 “‘So do not be afraid,(A) Jacob my servant;(B)
    do not be dismayed, Israel,’
declares the Lord.
‘I will surely save(C) you out of a distant place,
    your descendants from the land of their exile.
Jacob will again have peace and security,(D)
    and no one will make him afraid.(E)
11 I am with you(F) and will save you,’
    declares the Lord.
‘Though I completely destroy all the nations
    among which I scatter you,
    I will not completely destroy(G) you.
I will discipline(H) you but only in due measure;
    I will not let you go entirely unpunished.’(I)

12 “This is what the Lord says:

“‘Your wound(J) is incurable,
    your injury beyond healing.(K)

Read full chapter