³⁵ I will bring you into the wilderness^(A) of the nations and there, face to face, I will execute judgment^(B) upon you.

³⁷ I will take note of you as you pass under my rod,^(A) and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.^(B)

³⁸ I will purge^(A) you of those who revolt and rebel against me. Although I will bring them out of the land where they are living, yet they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord.^(B)