I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother.

I have seen their behavior, but I will heal them and give them rest, and I will once again console those who mourn.

Then Mordecai again sat at the king’s gate, while Haman hurried away to his home, mournful and with a veil over his head.

I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

to announce the year when the Lord will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn,

All his sons and daughters stood by him to console him, but he refused to be consoled. “No,” he said, “I will go to the grave mourning my son.” So Joseph’s father wept for him.

ד (Dalet) The roads to Zion mourn because no one travels to the festivals. All her city gates are deserted; her priests groan. Her virgins grieve; she is in bitter anguish!

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.