4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins;they will restore formerly deserted places;they will renew ruined cities,places deserted in generations past.
5 Foreigners will stay and shepherd your sheep,and strangers will be your farmers and vinedressers.
6 You will be called The Priests of the Lord;Ministers of Our God, they will say about you.You will feed on the wealth of nations,and fatten yourself on their riches.
7 Instead of shame, their portion will be double;instead of disgrace, they will rejoice over their share.They will possess a double portion in their land;everlasting joy will be theirs.
8 I, the Lord, love justice;I hate robbery and dishonesty.I will faithfully give them their wage,and make with them an enduring covenant.
9 Their offspring will be known among the nations,and their descendants among the peoples.All who see them will recognizethat they are a people blessed by the Lord.
10 I surely rejoice in the Lord;my heart is joyful because of my God,because he has clothed me with clothes of victory,wrapped me in a robe of righteousnesslike a bridegroom in a priestly crown,and like a bride adorned in jewelry.