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. They were broken in pieces. Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every sort of distress. (B)But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, (C)for your work shall be rewarded.”

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