Jeremiah 31:1-6
Israel’s Mourning Turned to Joy
31“At that time,” declares Yahweh, “I will be the aGod of all the bfamilies of Israel, and they shall be My people.”
2Thus says Yahweh, “The people who survived the swordaFound grace in the wilderness—Israel, when it went to bfind its relief.”
3Yahweh appeared to 1him from afar, saying,“I have aloved you with an everlasting love;Therefore I have drawn you with blovingkindness.4“aAgain I will build you, and you will be rebuilt,O virgin of Israel!Again you will 1take up your btambourinesAnd go forth to the dances of those ccelebrating.5“Again you will aplant vineyardsOn the 1hills of Samaria;The planters will plantAnd will 2enjoy them.6“For there will be a day when watchmenOn the hills of Ephraim call out,‘Arise, and alet us go up to Zion,To Yahweh our God.’”