17. The Lord your God is in your midst;he is a warrior who can deliver.He takes great delight in you;he renews you by his love;he shouts for joy over you.”
18. “As for those who grieve because they cannot attend the festivals – I took them away from you;they became tribute and were a source of shame to you.
19. Look, at that time I will deal with those who mistreated you.I will rescue the lame sheepand gather together the scattered sheep.I will take away their humiliationand make the whole earth admire and respect them.
20. At that time I will lead you – at the time I gather you together.Be sure of this! I will make all the nations of the earth respect and admire youwhen you see me restore you,” says the Lord.