16. Jerusalem, the time is coming,when it will be said to you:“Don't be discouragedor grow weak from fear!
17. The Lord your Godwins victory after victoryand is always with you.He celebrates and singsbecause of you,and he will refresh your lifewith his love.”
18. The Lord has promised:Your sorrow has ended,and you can celebrate.
19. I will punish thosewho ill-treat you.I will bring together the lameand the outcasts,then they will be praised,instead of despised,in every country on earth.
20. I will lead you home,and with your own eyesyou will see me bless youwith all you once owned.Then you will be famouseverywhere on this earth.I, the Lord, have spoken!