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.
31
Wretched will be those who afflicted you and rejoiced at your fall.
32
Wretched will be the cities which your children served as slaves; wretched will be the city which received your sons.
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.