8. For a while, I turned awayin furious anger.Now I will have mercyand love you for ever!I, your protector and Lord,make this promise.”
9. I once promised Noah that Iwould never again destroythe earth by a flood.Now I have promised that Iwill never again get angryand punish you.
10. Every mountain and hillmay disappear.But I will always be kindand merciful to you;I won't break my agreementto give your nation peace.
11. Jerusalem, you are sadand discouraged,tossed around in a storm.But I, the Lord,will rebuild your citywith precious stones;for your foundationI will use blue sapphires.
12. Your fortresseswill be built of rubies,your gates of jewels,and your walls of gems.