10. So don’t be afraid, my servant Jacob,declares the Lord, Don’t lose hope, Israel.I will deliver you from faraway placesand your children from the land of their exile.My people Jacob will again be safe and sound,with no one harassing them.
11. I am with you and will rescue you,declares the Lord.I will put an end to all the nationswhere I have scattered you.But I won’t put an end to you.I won’t let you remain unpunished:I will discipline you as you deserve.
12. This is what the Lord says:Your injury is incurable;your illness is grave.
13. No one comes to your aid;no one attends to your wound;your disease is incurable.
14. All your lovers disregard you;they write you off as a lost cause,because I have dealt harshly with youas an enemy would,because your guilt is greatand your sins are many.