soI have againpurposedin thesedaysto dogoodto Jerusalemand to the houseof Judah.Do not fear!
"As I have watchedoverthem to pluckup, to breakdown,to overthrow,to destroyand to bringdisaster,soI will watchoverthem to buildand to plant,"declaresthe LORD.
"For thussaysthe LORD,Justas I broughtallthisgreatdisasteron thispeople,soI am going to bringon them allthe goodthat I am promisingthem.
As for the promisewhichI madeyou when you cameout of Egypt,My Spiritis abidingin your midst;do not fear!'
It will comeabout that justas you were a curseamong the nations,O houseof Judahand houseof Israel,soI will saveyou that you may becomea blessing.Do not fear;let your handsbe strong.'
"Do not be afraid,littleflock,for your Fatherhas chosen gladlyto giveyou the kingdom.
