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,
11 that you may feed and be satisfiedwith her consoling breasts,that you may feedand be delighted with the abundance of her bosom.
12 For thus says the Lord: I will extend peace to her like a riverand the glory of the nations like a flowing stream.Then you shall nurse, you shall be carried on her sides,and dandled on her knees.
13 As one whom his mother comforts,so I will comfort you;and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.