9. They will serve the Lord their God.And they will serve David their king.I will send that king to them.
10. “So people of Jacob, my servants, don’t be afraid!Israel, don’t be frightened,” says the Lord.“I will save you from that faraway place where you are captives.I will save your family from that land.The people of Jacob will be safe and have peace again.There will be no enemy to frighten them.
11. I am with you and will save you,”says the Lord.“I scattered you among those nations.Even if I completely destroy all those nations,I will not destroy you.You will be punished fairly.But I will punish you.”
12. This is what the Lord said:“You people have a wound that cannot be cured.Your injury will not heal.
13. There is no one to argue your case.There is no cure for your sores.So you will not be healed.