²⁷ “People of Jacob, my servants, don’t be afraid;
    don’t be frightened, Israel.
I will surely ·save [rescue] you from those faraway places
    and your ·children [^Lseed] from the lands where they are captives.
The people of Jacob will have peace and safety again,
    and no one will make them afraid.
²⁸ People of Jacob, my servants, do not be afraid,
    because I am with you,” says the Lord.
“I will ·completely destroy the many different [^Lmake an end of all the] nations
    where I ·scattered [drove] you.
    But I will not ·completely destroy [^Lmake an end of] you.
I will ·punish [chastise; discipline] you ·fairly [with justice],
    but I will not let you escape your punishment.”