Jeremiah 30:1-13 ▼

1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD.

2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Write on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you,

3 for look, the days are coming”—this is the LORD’s declaration—“when I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel and Judah,” says the LORD. “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 This is what the LORD says: We have heard a cry of terror, of dread—there is no peace.

6 Ask and see whether a male can give birth. Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale?

7 How awful that day will be! There will be no other like it! It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it.

8 On that day — this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies — I will break his yoke from your neck and tear off your chains, and strangers will never again enslave him.

9 They will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.

10 As for you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid — this is the LORD’s declaration — and do not be discouraged, Israel, for without fail I will save you out of a distant place, your descendants, from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return and have calm and quiet with no one to frighten him.

11 For I will be with you — this is the LORD’s declaration — to save you! I will bring destruction on all the nations where I have scattered you; however, I will not bring destruction on you. I will discipline you justly, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.

12 For this is what the LORD says: Your injury is incurable; your wound most severe.

13 You have no defender for your case. There is no remedy for your sores, and no healing for you.