Surely He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted.

As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me.

For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Yet, behold, some survivors will be left in it—sons and daughters who will be brought out. They will come out to you, and when you see their conduct and actions, you will be comforted regarding the disaster I have brought upon Jerusalem—all that I have brought upon it.

“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a fatal blow. But you must not mourn or weep or let your tears flow.

Pharaoh will see them and be comforted over all his multitude—Pharaoh and all his army, slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.

So the LORD God appointed a vine, and it grew up to provide shade over Jonah’s head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was greatly pleased with the plant.

“I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”