28. In the past I watched over Israel and Judah, but I watched for the time to pull them up. I tore them down. I destroyed them. I gave many troubles to them. But now I will watch over them to build them up and make them strong.” This message is from the Lord.
29. “People will not use this saying anymore: ‘The parents ate the sour grapes, but the children got the sour taste.’
30. No, people will die for their own sins. Those who eat sour grapes will get the sour taste.”
31. This is what the Lord said, “The time is coming when I will make a new agreement with the family of Israel and with the family of Judah.