13. Then young women of Israel will be happy and dance,the young men and old men also.I will change their sadness into happiness;I will give them comfort and joy instead of sadness.
14. The priests will have more than enough sacrifices,and my people will be filled with the good things I give them!” says the Lord.
15. This is what the Lord says:“A voice was heard in Ramahof painful crying and deep sadness:Rachel crying for her children.She refused to be comforted,because her children are dead!”
16. But this is what the Lord says:“Stop crying;don’t let your eyes fill with tears.You will be rewarded for your work!” says the Lord.“The people will return from their enemy’s land.