2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,and the day of vengeance of our God;to comfort all who mourn;
3 to provide for those who mourn in Zion,to give to them a garland for ashes,the oil of joy for mourning,the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;that they may be called trees of righteousness,the planting of the Lord,that he may be glorified.
4 They will rebuild the old ruins.They will raise up the places long devastated.They will repair the ruined cities,that have been devastated for many generations.
5 Strangers will stand and feed your flocks,and foreigners will work your fields and your vineyards.
6 But you will be called the Lord’s priests.Men will call you the servants of our God.You will eat the wealth of the nations,and you will boast in their glory.
7 Instead of your shame you will have double.Instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion.Therefore in their land, they will possess double.Everlasting joy will be to them.
8 “For I, the Lord, love justice.I hate robbery and iniquity.I will give them their reward in truth,and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.