Promises of Deliverance
30 The LORD gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, 2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Write down for the record everything I have said to you, Jeremiah. 3 For the time is coming when I will restore the fortunes of my people of Israel and Judah. I will bring them home to this land that I gave to their ancestors, and they will possess it again. I, the LORD, have spoken!” 4 This is the message the LORD gave concerning Israel and Judah. 5 This is what the LORD says: there is terror and no peace. 6 Now let me ask you a question: like a woman in labor? 7 In all history there has never been such a time of terror. Yet in the end they will be saved! 8 For in that day,” Foreigners will no longer be their masters. 9 For my people will serve the LORD their God the king I will raise up for them. 10 “So do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant; and no one will terrorize them. 11 For I am with you and will save you,” I cannot let you go unpunished.” 12 This is what the LORD says: a terrible wound. 13 There is no one to help you No medicine can heal you. 14 All your lovers—your allies—have left you and your guilt is great. 15 Why do you protest your punishment— and your guilt is great. 16 “But all who devour you will be devoured, and all who attack you will be attacked. 17 I will give you back your health ‘Jerusalem for whom no one cares.’” 18 This is what the LORD says: and the palace reconstructed as before. 19 There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, I will honor them, not despise them. 20 Their children will prosper as they did long ago. and I will punish anyone who hurts them. 21 They will have their own ruler again, “for who would dare to come unless invited? 22 You will be my people, and I will be your God.” 23 Look! The LORD’s anger bursts out like a storm, a driving wind that swirls down on the heads of the wicked. 24 The fierce anger of the LORD will not diminish you will understand all this.