2 ⌊He has sent me⌋to announce the year of the Lord’s good willand the day of our God’s vengeance,to comfort all those who grieve.
3 ⌊He has sent me⌋to provide for all those who grieve in Zion,to give them crowns instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of ⌊tears of⌋ grief,and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness.They will be called Oaks of Righteousness,the Plantings of the Lord,so that he might display his glory.
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins.They will restore the places destroyed long ago.They will renew the ruined cities, the places destroyed generations ago.
5 Foreigners will come forward and become shepherds for your flocks,and children of foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.
6 You will be called the priests of the Lord.You will be called the servants of our God.You will consume the wealth of the nations.You will boast in their splendor.
7 You will receive a double measure of wealth instead of your shame.You will sing about your wealth instead of being disgraced.That is why you will have a double measure of wealth in your land.You will have everlasting joy.
8 I, the Lord, love justice.I hate robbery and wrongdoing.I will faithfully reward my people’s work.I will make an everlasting promise to them.