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.
13. I will teach your childrenand make them successful.
14. You will be built on fairnesswith no fears of injustice;every one of your worrieswill be taken far from you.
15. I will never send anyoneto attack your city,and you will make prisonersof those who do attack.
16. Don't forget that I createdmetalworkers who make weaponsover burning coals.I also created armiesthat can bring destruction.