14. My servants will laugh and sing,but you will be sadand cry out in pain.
15. I, the Lord God, promiseto see that you are killedand that my chosen servants useyour names as curse words.But I will give new namesto my servants.
16. I am God! I can be trusted.Your past troubles are gone;I no longer think of them.When you pray for someoneto receive a blessing,or when you make a promise,you must do it in my name.I alone am the Godwho can be trusted.
17. I am creating new heavensand a new earth;everything of the pastwill be forgotten.
18. Celebrate and be glad for ever!I am creating a Jerusalem,full of happy people.
19. I will celebrate with Jerusalemand all its people;there will be no more cryingor sorrow in that city.
20. No child will die in infancy;everyone will liveto a ripe old age.Anyone a hundred years oldwill be considered young,and to die younger than thatwill be considered a curse.
21. My people will livein the houses they build;they will enjoy grapesfrom their own vineyards.