14. The palace will be deserted,the crowded city abandoned.Stronghold and watchtowerwill become empty fields forever,suited for the pleasure of wild donkeys,and a pasture for flocks—
15. until a spirit from on highis poured out on us,and the desert turns into farmland, and the farmland is considered a forest.
16. Then justice will reside in wild lands,and righteousness will abide in farmlands.
17. The fruit of righteousness will be peace,and the outcome of righteousness,calm and security forever.
18. Then my people will live in a peaceful dwelling,in secure homes, in carefree resting places.
19. Even if the forest fallsand the humbled city is laid low,
20. those who sow beside any stream will be happy,sending out ox and donkey to graze.