Why do you remain among the sheepfolds, listening to the shepherds playing their pipes for their flocks? As for the clans of Reuben – there was intense searching of heart.

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

For many nations and great kings will make slaves of the king of Babylon and his nation too. I will repay them for all they have done!’”

And on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard from far away.