1. At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.
2. Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the swordfound grace in the wilderness,when I went to give Israel rest.
3. The Lord has appeared to him from afar, saying: Indeed, I have loved you with an everlasting love;therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
4. Again I will build youand you will be built, O virgin of Israel.You will again be adorned with your tambourinesand shall go forth in the dances of those who make merry.
5. You will yet plant vineson the mountains of Samaria;the planters will plantand will enjoy them.
6. For there will be a day when the watchmenon the hills of Ephraim will proclaim,“Arise, and let us go up to Zion,to the Lord our God.”