5 Though all the peoples each walkin the name of their gods, we will walk in the name of Yahweh our Godforever and ever.
6 On that day —this is the Lord’s declaration —I will assemble the lameand gather the scattered, those I have injured.
7 I will make the lame into a remnant, those far removed into a strong nation.Then the Lord will rule over them in Mount Zionfrom this time on and forever.
8 And you, watchtower for the flock, fortified hill of Daughter Zion,the former rule will come to you,sovereignty will come to Daughter Jerusalem.
9 Now, why are you shouting loudly? Is there no king with you?Has your counselor perished so that anguish grips you like a woman in labor?
10 Writhe and cry out, Daughter Zion,like a woman in labor,for now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields.You will go to Babylon;there you will be rescued; there the Lord will redeem you from the power of your enemies!
11 Many nations have now assembled against you; they say, “Let her be defiled,and let us feast our eyes on Zion.”