⁵ In those times there was no peace ^(A)to him who went out or to him who came in, for great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands. ⁶ They were broken in pieces. Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every sort of distress. ^7 (B)But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, ^(C)for your work shall be rewarded.”