The Lord Will Restore Israel and Judah
30:18 The Lord says,
“I will restore the ruined houses of the descendants of Jacob.
I will show compassion on their ruined homes.36
Every city will be rebuilt on its former ruins.37
Every fortified dwelling will occupy its traditional site.38
30:19 Out of those places you will hear songs of thanksgiving39
and the sounds of laughter and merriment.
I will increase their number and they will not dwindle away.40
I will bring them honor and they will no longer be despised.
30:20 The descendants of Jacob will enjoy their former privileges.
Their community will be reestablished in my favor41
and I will punish all who try to oppress them.
30:21 One of their own people will be their leader.
Their ruler will come from their own number.42
I will invite him to approach me, and he will do so.43
For no one would dare approach me on his own.44
I, the Lord, affirm it!45
30:22 Then you will again be my people
and I will be your God.46
30:23 Just watch! The wrath of the Lord
will come like a storm.
Like a raging storm it will rage down
on the heads of those who are wicked.
30:24 The anger of the Lord will not turn back
until he has fully carried out his intended purposes.
In days to come you will come to understand this.47
31:1 At that time I will be the God of all the clans of Israel1
and they will be my people.
I, the Lord, affirm it!”2
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