8. Who ever heard of such a thingor imagined it could happen?Can a nation be born in a dayor come to life in a second?Jerusalem is like a motherwho gave birth to her childrenas soon as she was in labour.
9. The Lord is the onewho makes birth possible.And he will see that Zionhas many more children.The Lord has spoken.
10. If you love Jerusalem,celebrate and shout!If you were in sorrowbecause of the city,you can now be glad.
11. She will nurse and comfort you,just like your own mother,until you are satisfied.You will fully enjoyher wonderful glory.
12. The Lord has promised:“I will flood Jerusalemwith the wealth of nationsand make the city prosper.Zion will nurse you at her breast,carry you in her arms,and hold you in her lap.