13 “Rejoice, Jerusalem, because of your righteous people;they will be gathered together from exileto praise the Lord of the ages.
14 “Happy are all who love youand are pleased to see you prosper.Those who mourn over your suffering nowwill one day be happy;your happiness will bring them joy forever.
15 “I praise the Lord, the great King;
16 Jerusalem will be rebuiltand will be his home forever.“Jerusalem, how happy I will bewhen my descendants can see your splendorand give thanks to the King of heaven.“Your gates will be built with sapphires and emeralds,and all your walls with precious stones.Your towers will be made of gold,and their fortifications of pure gold.
17 Your streets will be paved with rubies and precious jewels.
18 Joyful songs will ring out from your gates,and from all your houses people will shout,‘Praise the Lord! Praise the God of Israel!’“Jerusalem, God will bless your people,and they will praise his holy name forever.”With these words Tobit ended his song of praise.