8. I will bring them from the northand gather them from the ends of the earth.The blind and the lame will come with them,pregnant women and those about to give birth.They will come back a great nation.
9. My people will return weeping,praying as I lead them back.I will guide them to streams of water,on a smooth road where they will not stumble.I am like a father to Israel,and Ephraim is my eldest son.”
10. The Lord says,“Nations, listen to me,and proclaim my words on the far-off shores.I scattered my people, but I will gather themand guard them as a shepherd guards his flock.
11. I have set Israel's people freeand have saved them from a mighty nation.