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.