3 Though Zion is in ruins,the Lord will bring comfort,and the city will be as lovelyas the garden of Edenthat he provided.Then Zion will celebrate;it will be thankfuland sing joyful songs.
4 The Lord says:You are my people and nation!So pay attention to me.My teaching will cause justiceto shine like a lightfor every nation.
5 Those who live across the seaare eagerly waitingfor me to rescue them.I am strong and ready;soon I will come to saveand to rule all nations.
6 Look closely at the sky!Stare at the earth.The sky will vanish like smoke;the earth will wear outlike clothes.Everyone on this earthwill die like flies.But my victory will last;my saving power never ends.
7 If you want to do rightand obey my teachingwith all your heart,then pay close attention.Don't be discouragedwhen others insult youand say hurtful things.
8 They will be eaten awaylike a moth-eaten coat.But my victory will last;my saving powerwill never end.
9 Wake up! Do something, Lord.Be strong and ready.Wake up! Do what you didfor our people long ago.Didn't you chop upRahab the monster?