11. I will take Israel’s glory for them and give to them the eternal dwelling places I had prepared for Israel.
12. The tree of life will provide them with fragrant ointment, and they won’t labor or grow tired.
13. Ask and you will receive; ask for yourselves just a few days so that your days may be shortened. Already my kingdom is prepared to come, so be watchful in spirit.
14. I call heaven and earth as witnesses: I have dismissed evil and created good, because I live, says the Lord.
15. Good mother, embrace your children. Give them joy, like a dove that brings up its children. Make their feet steady, for I have chosen you, says the Lord.
16. I will raise the dead from their places and from their tombs, for I have recognized that my name is in them.
17. Don’t fear, mother of the children: I have chosen you, says the Lord.
18. I will send my servants Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Daniel to help you. It was on their advice that I have made you holy. I will prepare twelve trees with various kinds of fruit for you,
19. and seven springs full of milk and honey, and huge mountains bearing roses and lilies, which I have prepared for you and your children. I will fill your children with joy.
20. Defend the widow’s rights. Judge in favor of the fatherless. Provide for those who are in need. Protect the orphan. Clothe the naked.