Jeremiah 31:1-9

1 The Lord says, "At that time I will be God of all Israel's family groups, and they will be my people."
2 This is what the Lord says: "The people who were not killed by the enemy's sword found help in the desert. I came to give rest to Israel."
3 And from far away the Lord appeared to his people and said, "I love you people with a love that will last forever. That is why I have continued showing you kindness.
4 People of Israel, I will build you up again, and you will be rebuilt. You will pick up your tambourines again and dance with those who are joyful.
5 You will plant vineyards again on the hills around Samaria. The farmers will plant them and enjoy their fruit.
6 There will be a time when watchmen in the mountains of Ephraim shout this message: 'Come, let's go up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord our God!'"
7 This is what the Lord says: "Be happy and sing for the people of Jacob. Shout for Israel, the greatest of the nations. Sing your praises and shout this: 'Lord, save your people, those who are left alive from the nation of Israel!'
8 Look, I will soon bring Israel from the country in the north, and I will gather them from the faraway places on earth. Some of the people are blind and crippled. Some of the women are pregnant, and some are ready to give birth. A great many people will come back.
9 They will be crying as they come, but they will pray as I bring them back. I will lead those people by streams of water on an even road where they will not stumble. I am Israel's father, and Israel is my firstborn son.
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