³ then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes^[a](A) and have compassion^(B) on you and gather^(C) you again from all the nations where he scattered^(D) you.^{(E) 4} Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens,^(F) from there the Lord your God will gather^(G) you and bring you back.^{(H) 5} He will bring^(I) you to the land that belonged to your ancestors, and you will take possession of it. He will make you more prosperous and numerous^(J) than your ancestors.

²⁷ When I have brought them back from the nations and have gathered them from the countries of their enemies, I will be proved holy through them in the sight of many nations.^(A)

²⁸ Then they will know that I am the Lord their God, for though I sent them into exile among the nations, I will gather them^(A) to their own land, not leaving any behind.^(B)