Isaiah 49:14-16

Contemporary English Version

¹⁴ The people of Zion said,
“The Lord has turned away
    and forgotten us.”

¹⁵ The Lord answered,
“Could a mother forget a child
    who nurses at her breast?
Could she fail to love an infant
    who came from her own body?
Even if a mother could forget,
    I will never forget you.
¹⁶ A picture of your city
    is drawn on my hand.
You are always in my thoughts!