7. Israel will be likea tribe of warriorscelebrating with wine.When their children see this,they will also be happybecause of me, the Lord.
8. I will give a signalfor them to come togetherbecause I have rescued them.And there will be as manyas ever before.
9. Although I scattered my peoplein distant countries,they won't forget me.Once their children are raised,they will return—
10. I will bring them homefrom Egypt and Assyria,then let them settleas far as Gilead and Lebanon,until the land overflowswith them.
11. My people will go throughan ocean of troubles,but I will overcome the wavesand dry up the deepest partof the Nile.Assyria's great pridewill be put down,and the power of Egyptwill disappear.
12. I'll strengthen my peoplebecause of who I am,and they will follow me.I, the Lord, have spoken!