Then I said, “There is no cure for my grief! I am sick at heart!

Why did I ever come forth from my mother’s womb? All I experience is trouble and grief, and I spend my days in shame.

The Lord says, “At that time young women will dance and be glad. Young men and old men will rejoice. I will turn their grief into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy in place of their sorrow.

‘You have said, “I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can’t find any rest.”’”