Jeremiah 31:2-4

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² I will care for them as I did those who escaped from Egypt, to whom I showed my mercies in the wilderness, when Israel sought for rest. ³ For long ago the Lord had said to Israel: I have loved you, O my people, with an everlasting love; with loving-kindness I have drawn you to me. ⁴ I will rebuild your nation, O virgin of Israel. You will again be happy and dance merrily with the timbrels.