7 God says, “I left you for a short time,but with great kindness I will bring you back again.
8 I became very angryand hid from you for a time,but I will show you mercy with kindness forever,”says the Lord who saves you.
9 The Lord says, “This day is like the time of Noah to me.I promised then that I would never flood the world again.In the same way, I promise I will not be angry with youor punish you again.
10 The mountains may disappear,and the hills may come to an end,but my love will never disappear;my promise of peace will not come to an end,”says the Lord who shows mercy to you.
11 “You poor city. Storms have hurt you,and you have not been comforted.But I will rebuild you with turquoise stones,and I will build your foundations with sapphires.
12 I will use rubies to build your wallsand shining jewels for the gatesand precious jewels for all your outer walls.
13 All your children will be taught by the Lord,and they will have much peace.