13. Then the young woman will rejoice with dancing,while young and old men rejoice together.I will turn their mourning into joy, give them consolation,and bring happiness out of grief.
14. I will refresh the priests with an abundance, and My people will be satisfied with My goodness.This is the Lord’s declaration.
15. This is what the Lord says:A voice was heard in Ramah, a lament with bitter weeping —Rachel weeping for her children,refusing to be comforted for her childrenbecause they are no more.
16. This is what the Lord says:Keep your voice from weepingand your eyes from tears,for the reward for your work will come —this is the Lord’s declaration —and your children will return from the enemy’s land.