6 In time to come you will acknowledge that I am God and that I have spoken to you.”
7 How wonderful it is to seea messenger coming across the mountains,bringing good news, the news of peace!He announces victory and says to Zion,“Your God is king!”
8 Those who guard the city are shouting,shouting together for joy!They can see with their own eyesthe return of the Lord to Zion!
9 Break into shouts of joy,you ruins of Jerusalem!The Lord will rescue his cityand comfort his people.
10 The Lord will use his holy power;he will save his people,and all the world will see it.
11 Make sure you leave Babylonia,all you that carry the temple equipment!Touch no forbidden thing;keep yourselves holy and leave.
12 This time you will not have to leave in a hurry;you will not be trying to escape.The Lord your God will lead youand protect you on every side.