1 The wilderness and the parched land will exult;the Arabah will rejoice and bloom;
2 Like the crocus it shall bloom abundantly,and rejoice with joyful song.The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;They will see the glory of the Lord,the splendor of our God.
3 Strengthen hands that are feeble,make firm knees that are weak,
4 Say to the fearful of heart:Be strong, do not fear!Here is your God,he comes with vindication;With divine recompensehe comes to save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind shall see,and the ears of the deaf be opened;
6 Then the lame shall leap like a stag,and the mute tongue sing for joy.For waters will burst forth in the wilderness,and streams in the Arabah.