27
Take courage, my children, and cry to God, for you will be remembered by the one who brought this upon you.
28
For just as you were disposed to go astray from God, return with tenfold zeal to seek him.
29
For the one who brought these calamities upon you will bring you everlasting joy with your salvation.
30
Take courage, O Jerusalem, for the one who named you will comfort you.
31
Wretched will be those who mistreated you and who rejoiced at your fall.
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