5. And now in Babylonia the same thing has happened: you are captives, and nothing was paid for you. Those who rule over you boast and brag and constantly show contempt for me.
6. In time to come you will acknowledge that I am God and that I have spoken to you.”
7. How wonderful it is to seea messenger coming across the mountains,bringing good news, the news of peace!He announces victory and says to Zion,“Your God is king!”
8. Those who guard the city are shouting,shouting together for joy!They can see with their own eyesthe return of the Lord to Zion!
9. Break into shouts of joy,you ruins of Jerusalem!The Lord will rescue his cityand comfort his people.
10. The Lord will use his holy power;he will save his people,and all the world will see it.
11. Make sure you leave Babylonia,all you that carry the temple equipment!Touch no forbidden thing;keep yourselves holy and leave.
12. This time you will not have to leave in a hurry;you will not be trying to escape.The Lord your God will lead youand protect you on every side.
13. The Lord says,“My servant will succeed in his task;he will be highly honoured.