DAB October 17, 2026

Today, chapter thirty, verse one through thirty-one, verse twenty-six.

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord.

"This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says.

Write on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you.

For look, the days are coming," this is the Lord's declaration, "when I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel and Judah," says the Lord.

"I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors, and they will possess it." These are the words the Lord spoke to Israel and Judah.

This is what the Lord says.

"We have heard a cry of terror, of dread.

There is no peace.

Ask and see whether a male can give birth.

Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale? How awful that day will be.

There will be no other like it.

It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it.

On that day," this is the declaration of the Lord of armies, "I will break his yoke from your neck and tear off your chains, and strangers will never again enslave him.

They will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.

As for you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid." This is the Lord's declaration.

"And do not be discouraged, Israel, for without fail I will save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity.

Jacob will return and have calm and quiet with no one to frighten him.

For I will be with you," this is the Lord's declaration, "to save you.

I will bring destruction on all the nations where I have scattered you.

However, I will not bring destruction on you." I will discipline you justly, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.

For this is what the Lord says, Your injury is incurable, your wound most severe.

You have no defender for your case.

There is no remedy for your sores and no healing for you.

All your lovers have forgotten you.