We hoped for peace and a time of healing, but it was no use; terror came instead.

I have forgotten what health and peace and happiness are.    

those prophets who assured Jerusalem that all was well, when all was not well!” The Sovereign Lord has spoken.

“The king of Syria will plan an expedition, using his whole army. Then, in order to destroy his enemy's kingdom, he will make an alliance with him and offer him his daughter in marriage; but his plan will not succeed.

King Nebuchadnezzar sent the following message to the people of all nations, races, and languages in the world:“Greetings!

He said, “God loves you, so don't let anything worry you or frighten you.”When he had said this, I felt even stronger and said, “Sir, tell me what you have to say. You have made me feel better.”

Anyone who opposes him, even God's High Priest, will be swept away and wiped out.

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

Then King Darius wrote to the people of all nations, races, and languages on earth:“Greetings!

When you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; I will not accept the animals you have fattened to bring me as offerings.