3 When the seventh+ month arrived the sons of Israel were in [their] cities. And the people began to gather themselves as one+ man to Jerusalem.+

8 And now for a little moment favor+ from Jehovah our God has come by leaving over for us those who escape+ and by giving us a peg* in his holy place, to make our eyes shine,+ O our God, and to give us a little reviving in our servitude.+

12 And in that day+ you will be sure to say: “I shall thank you, O Jehovah, for [although] you got incensed at me, your anger gradually turned back,+ and you proceeded to comfort me.+

18 And my people must dwell in a peaceful abiding place and in residences of full confidence and in undisturbed resting-places.+

10 “And as for you, do not be afraid, O my servant Jacob,” is the utterance of Jehovah, “and do not be struck with terror, O Israel.+ For here I am saving you from far off and your offspring from the land of their captivity.+ And Jacob will certainly return and be free of disturbance and be at ease, and there will be no one causing trembling.”+

24 And no more will there prove to be to the house of Israel a malignant prickle+ or a painful thorn out of all those round about them, those who are treating them with scorn; and people will have to know that I am the Sovereign Lord Jehovah.”’