1. The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,because the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor;he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2. to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God;to comfort all who mourn;
3. to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
4. They shall build up the ancient ruins;they shall raise up the former devastations;they shall repair the ruined cities,the devastations of many generations.
5. Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks;foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers;
6. but you shall be called the priests of the Lord;they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God; you shall eat the wealth of the nations,and in their glory you shall boast.
7. Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion;instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot;therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion;they shall have everlasting joy.