4 I also will choose their punishmentsand will bring their fears on them,because when I called, no one answered;when I spoke, they did not listen;but they did evil before My eyesand chose that in which I did not delight.
5 Hear the word of the Lord,you who tremble at His word:Your brothers who hate you,who cast you out for My name’s sake, said,“Let the Lord be glorifiedthat we may see your joy.”Yet they shall be ashamed.
6 A voice of noise from the city,a voice from the temple,the voice of the Lordwho renders recompense to His enemies.
7 Before she was in labor,she gave birth;before her pain came,she delivered a son.
8 Who has heard such a thing?Who has seen such things?Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day?Shall a nation be born at once?For as soon as Zion was in labor,she brought forth her sons.
9 Shall I bring to the point of birthand not cause delivery? says the Lord.Shall I who cause deliveryshut the womb? says your God.
10 Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her,all you who love her;rejoice exceedingly with her,all you who mourn for her,