26. I will hand those people over to their enemies, who want to kill them. I will give them to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But in the future, Egypt will live in peace as it once did,” says the Lord.
27. “People of Jacob, my servants, don’t be afraid;don’t be frightened, Israel.I will surely save you from those faraway placesand your children from the lands where they are captives.The people of Jacob will have peace and safety again,and no one will make them afraid.
28. People of Jacob, my servants, do not be afraid,because I am with you,” says the Lord.“I will completely destroy the many different nationswhere I scattered you.But I will not completely destroy you.I will punish you fairly,but I will not let you escape your punishment.”