26. I will hand them over to Nebuchadnezzar and his troops, who want to kill them. But later on, people will live in Egypt again as they did in former times. I, the Lord, affirm it!”
27. “You descendants of Jacob, my servants, do not be afraid;do not be terrified, people of Israel.For I will rescue you and your descendantsfrom the faraway lands where you are captives.The descendants of Jacob will return to their land and enjoy peace.They will be secure and no one will terrify them.
28. I, the Lord, tell you not to be afraid,you descendants of Jacob, my servant,for I am with you.Though I completely destroy all the nations where I scatter you,I will not completely destroy you.I will indeed discipline you but only in due measure.I will not allow you to go entirely unpunished.”