9. Instead, they will serve me, the Lord their God, and a descendant of David, whom I will enthrone as king.
10. “My people, do not be afraid;people of Israel, do not be terrified.I will rescue you from that distant land,from the land where you are prisoners.You will come back home and live in peace;you will be secure, and no one will make you afraid.
11. I will come to you and save you.I will destroy all the nationswhere I have scattered you,but I will not destroy you.I will not let you go unpunished;but when I punish you, I will be fair.I, the Lord, have spoken.”
12. The Lord says to his people,“Your wounds are incurable,your injuries cannot be healed.