1 Thirsty deserts will be glad;barren lands will celebrateand blossom with flowers.
2 Deserts will bloom everywhereand sing joyful songs.They will be as majesticas Mount Lebanon,as glorious as Mount Carmelor Sharon Valley.Everyone will seethe wonderful splendorof the Lord our God.*
3 Here is a message for allwho are weak, trembling,and worried:
4 “Cheer up! Don't be afraid.Your God is comingto punish your enemies.God will take revenge on themand rescue you.”
5 The blind will see,and the ears of the deafwill be healed.