19. There will be laughterand songs of thanks.I will add to their numbersso they don’t dwindle away.I will honor themso they aren’t humiliated.
20. Their children will thrive as they did long ago,and their community will be established before me.I will punish their oppressors.
21. They will have their own leader;their ruler will come from among them.I will let him approach me,and he will draw near.Who would dare approach meunless I let them come?declares the Lord.
22. You will be my people,and I will be your God.
23. Look! The Lord’s anger breaks out like a violent storm,a fierce wind that strikes the heads of the wicked.
24. The Lord’s fierce anger won’t turn backuntil God’s purposes are entirely accomplished.In the days to come,you will understand what this means.