2 Esdras 2:15

15 "Mother Jerusalem, take your children in your arms. Guide their steps in safe paths; raise them with the same delight that a dove has in raising her young. I, the Lord, have chosen you.

2 Esdras 2:15 In-Context

13 Ask, and you will receive. Pray that the number of the days you have to wait will be reduced. Even now the kingdom has been prepared for you, so stay alert.

14 Call heaven and earth to witness that I, the living God, have abolished evil and created good.

15 "Mother Jerusalem, take your children in your arms. Guide their steps in safe paths; raise them with the same delight that a dove has in raising her young. I, the Lord, have chosen you.

16 I will raise your dead from their graves because I recognize them as my people.

17 Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.