17 Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.
18 “I will send my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah to help you. At their request I have consecrated and prepared for you twelve trees, heavy with different kinds of fruit,
19 twelve fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven high mountains covered with roses and lilies. I will make your children very happy there.
20 Now, Jerusalem, come to the defence of widows, take the side of the fatherless, give to the poor, protect orphans, give clothing to those who have none,
21 take care of those who are broken and weak, do not make fun of those who are crippled, protect the disabled, and help the blind to catch the vision of my dazzling splendour.
22 Keep both the old and the young safe within your walls.
23 Whenever you find a dead body, bury it and mark the grave, and I will give you a place of honour when I raise the dead.