Jeremiah 31:15–17

LAMENT TURNED TO JOY

15 This is what the Lord says:

A voice was heard in Ramah,c

a lament with bitter weeping—

Rachel weeping for her children,

refusing to be comforted for her children

because they are no more.d

16 This is what the Lord says:

Keep your voice from weeping

and your eyes from tears,

for the reward for your work will come—

this is the Lord’s declaration—

and your children will return from the enemy’s land.

17 There is hope for your futuree—

this is the Lord’s declaration—

and your children will return to their own territory.