26
My tender sons have traveled rough roads; they were taken away like a flock carried off by the enemy.
27
"Take courage, my children, and cry to God, for you will be remembered by him who brought this upon you.
28
For just as you purposed to go astray from God, return with tenfold zeal to seek him.
29
For he who brought these calamities upon you will bring you everlasting joy with your salvation."
30
Take courage, O Jerusalem, for he who named you will comfort you.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.