8 I turned away angry for only a moment,but I will show you my love for ever.”So says the Lord who saves you.
9 “In the time of Noah I promisednever again to flood the earth.Now I promise not to be angry with you again;I will not reprimand or punish you.
10 The mountains and hills may crumble,but my love for you will never end;I will keep for ever my promise of peace.”So says the Lord who loves you.
11 The Lord says,“O Jerusalem, you suffering, helpless city,with no one to comfort you,I will rebuild your foundations with precious stones.
12 I will build your towers with rubies,your gates with stones that glow like fire,and the wall around you with jewels.
13 “I myself will teach your people,and give them prosperity and peace.
14 Justice and right will make you strong.You will be safe from oppression and terror.