15. You were hated and deserted,rejected by everyone.But I will make you beautiful,a city to be proud offor all time to come.
16. You will drain the wealthof kings and foreign nations.You will know that I,the mighty Lord God of Israel,have saved and rescued you.
17. I will bring bronze and ironin place of wood and stone;in place of bronze and iron,I will bring gold and silver.I will appoint peace and justiceas your rulers and leaders.
18. Violence, destruction, and ruinwill never again be heard ofwithin your borders.“Victory” will be the nameyou give to your walls;“Praise” will be the nameyou give to your gates.
19. You won't need the lightof the sun or the moon.I, the Lord your God,will be your eternal lightand bring you honour.
20. Your sun will never setor your moon go down.I, the Lord, will beyour everlasting light,and your days of sorrowwill come to an end.
21. Your people will live rightand always own the land;they are the trees I plantedto bring praise to me.