11. For I, the Lord, affirm that I will be with you and will rescue you.I will completely destroy all the nations where I scattered you.But I will not completely destroy you.I will indeed discipline you, but only in due measure.I will not allow you to go entirely unpunished.”
12. Moreover, the Lord says to the people of Zion,“Your injuries are incurable;your wounds are severe.
13. There is no one to plead your cause.There are no remedies for your wounds.There is no healing for you.
14. All your allies have abandoned you.They no longer have any concern for you.For I have attacked you like an enemy would.I have chastened you cruelly.For your wickedness is so greatand your sin is so much.
15. Why do you complain about your injuries,that your pain is incurable?I have done all this to youbecause your wickedness is so greatand your sin is so much.
16. But all who destroyed you will be destroyed.All your enemies will go into exile.Those who plundered you will be plundered.I will cause those who pillaged you to be pillaged.
17. Yes, I will restore you to health.I will heal your wounds.I, the Lord, affirm it!For you have been called an outcast,Zion, whom no one cares for.”
18. The Lord says,“I will restore the ruined houses of the descendants of Jacob.I will show compassion on their ruined homes.Every city will be rebuilt on its former ruins.Every fortified dwelling will occupy its traditional site.
19. Out of those places you will hear songs of thanksgivingand the sounds of laughter and merriment.I will increase their number and they will not dwindle away.I will bring them honor and they will no longer be despised.
20. The descendants of Jacob will enjoy their former privileges.Their community will be reestablished in my favorand I will punish all who try to oppress them.