26 My delicate childrenhave traveled rough roads.They were taken as a flocksnatched away by enemies.
27 Children, be confident!Cry out to God,for the one who brought this on you will remember you.
28 Just as you plottedto stray away from God,return with ten times as much effortto seek him out.
29 The one who broughtthese horrible things on youwill bring you eternal joyalong with your deliverance.
30 Jerusalem, be confident!The one who named you will comfort you.
31 Misery will fall upon thosewho mistreated youand celebrated your fall.
32 Misery will fall upon the citiesthat enslaved your young.Misery will fall upon the citiesthat received your children.