Bible Verses

I nurtured them with joy;  with tears and sadness,  I saw them depart. 

 I have witnessed the captivity  of my sons and daughters,  which the Eternal brought upon them. 

For she saw God’s anger fall upon you,  and she said:  “Listen, you neighboring cities of Zion,  God has sent me great sorrow.

You have forgotten the Eternal God,  the one who nourished you.  You have filled Jerusalem with sorrow,  she who raised you. 

You displeased your Creator  by sacrificing to demons  instead of to God. 

You have been sold to the nations,  but not to be destroyed;  because you had upset  the anger of God,  you were handed over  to your enemies. 

Restoration of Jerusalem Take courage, my people,  you who keep alive  the memory of Israel. 

We are blessed, O Israel,  because we know  what pleases the Lord!

Do not sacrifice your honor  or sell your rights  to any foreign nation.

Come back, Jacob, and embrace her,  then walk toward brightness  beneath her light.