26. I will hand them over to King Nebuchadnezzar and his army. But I also promise that Egypt will some day have people living here again, just as it had before. I, the Lord, have spoken.
27. Israel, don't be afraid.Some day I will bring you homefrom foreign lands.You and your descendantswill live in peace and safety,with nothing to fear.
28. So don't be afraid,even though nowyou deserve to be punishedand have been scatteredamong other nations.But when I destroy them,I will protect you.I, the Lord, have spoken.