Jeremiah 30:1-11a
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: Thus says the LORD, the God
of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. For
the days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will restore the
fortunes of my people, Israel and Judah, says the LORD, and I will bring
them back to the land that I gave to their ancestors and they shall take
possession of it.
These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah:
Thus says the LORD:
We have heard a cry of panic,
of terror, and no peace.
Ask now, and see,
can a man bear a child?
Why then do I see every man
with his hands on his loins like a woman in labor?
Why has every face turned pale?
Alas! that day is so great
there is none like it;
it is a time of distress for Jacob;
yet he shall be rescued from it.
On that day, says the LORD of hosts, I will break the yoke from off his
neck, and I will burst his bonds, and strangers shall no more make a
servant of him. But they shall serve the LORD their God and David their
king, whom I will raise up for them.
But as for you, have no fear, my servant Jacob, says the LORD,
and do not be dismayed, O Israel;
for I am going to save you from far away,
and your offspring from the land of their captivity.
Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease,
and no one shall make him afraid.
For I am with you, says the LORD, to save you;
I will make an end of all the nations
among which I scattered you,
but of you I will not make an end.
