8. I became very angryand hid from you for a time,but I will show you mercy with kindness forever,”says the Lord who saves you.
9. The Lord says, “This day is like the time of Noah to me.I promised then that I would never flood the world again.In the same way, I promise I will not be angry with youor punish you again.
10. The mountains may disappear,and the hills may come to an end,but my love will never disappear;my promise of peace will not come to an end,”says the Lord who shows mercy to you.
11. “You poor city. Storms have hurt you,and you have not been comforted.But I will rebuild you with turquoise stones,and I will build your foundations with sapphires.