Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. This verse is part of a letter the prophet Jeremiah sent to the Israelites who were living in exile in Babylon. God was assuring them that although they were facing hardship and would remain in exile for many years, He had not abandoned them. His plans ultimately included restoration and hope. A common takeaway for readers today is that God is pur