Jeremiah 31:15-17

New International Reader's Version

“A voice is heard in Ramah.
    It is the sound of weeping and deep sadness.
Rachel is weeping for her children.
    She refuses to be comforted,
    because they are gone.”

“Do not weep anymore.
    Do not let tears fall from your eyes.
I will reward you for your work,”
    announces the Lord.
    “Your children will return from the land of the enemy.
¹⁷ So there is hope for your children,”
    announces the Lord.
    “Your children will return to their own land.