1. This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord.
2. This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: “Write down on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you,
3. for the days are certainly coming” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah” — the Lord’s declaration. “I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.”
4. These are the words the Lord spoke to Israel and Judah.
5. Yes, this is what the Lord says:We have heard a cry of terror,of dread — there is no peace.
6. Ask and seewhether a male can give birth.Why then do I see every manwith his hands on his stomach like a woman in laborand every face turned pale?
7. How awful that day will be! There will be none like it! It will be a time of trouble for Jacob,but he will be delivered out of it.
8. “On that day” — this is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts — “I will break his yoke from your neck and tear off your chains so strangers will never again enslave him.
9. They will serve the Lord their God and I will raise up David their king for them.”
10. As for you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid —this is the Lord’s declaration —and do not be dismayed, Israel,for without fail I will save you from far away,your descendants, from the land of their captivity!Jacob will return and have calm and quietwith no one to frighten him.