14. that from the time God created the earth she has suffered as much in producing human beings for God as you did in childbirth.
15. So keep your tears to yourself, and be brave about what has happened to you.
16. If you will accept God's decision as just, you will get your son back at the right time, and you will receive the praise due to a mother.
17. Go back to the city and to your husband.”
18. “No,” she answered, “I will never go back; I am going to stay here and die.”
19-20. “Don't do that,” I continued. “Consider the misfortunes and sorrows of Jerusalem, and you won't feel so sorry for yourself.