15 I will return her vineyards to herand transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope.She will give herself to me there,as she did long ago when she was young,when I freed her from her captivity in Egypt.
16 When that day comes,” says the lord,“you will call me ‘my husband’instead of ‘my master.’
17 O Israel, I will wipe the many names of Baal from your lips,and you will never mention them again.
18 On that day I will make a covenantwith all the wild animals and the birds of the skyand the animals that scurry along the groundso they will not harm you.I will remove all weapons of war from the land,all swords and bows,so you can live unafraidin peace and safety.
19 I will make you my wife forever,showing you righteousness and justice,unfailing love and compassion.
20 I will be faithful to you and make you mine,and you will finally know me as the lord.
21 “In that day, I will answer,”says the lord.“I will answer the sky as it pleads for clouds.And the sky will answer the earth with rain.