9. For my people will serve the lord their Godand their king descended from David—the king I will raise up for them.
10. “So do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant;do not be dismayed, Israel,”says the lord.“For I will bring you home again from distant lands,and your children will return from their exile.Israel will return to a life of peace and quiet,and no one will terrorize them.
11. For I am with you and will save you,”says the lord.“I will completely destroy the nations where I have scattered you,but I will not completely destroy you.I will discipline you, but with justice;I cannot let you go unpunished.”