Jeremiah 31:1-4

1“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”

2This is what the LORD says: “The people who survive the sword will find favor in the wilderness; I will come to give rest to Israel.”

3The LORD appeared to us in the past, Or Lord has appeared to us from afar saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

4I will build you up again, and you, Virgin Israel, will be rebuilt. Again you will take up your timbrels and go out to dance with the joyful.