11. The Lord says,“Because of my covenant with youthat was sealed by the blood of sacrifices,I will set your people free —free from the waterless pit of exile.
12. Return, you exiles who now have hope;return to your place of safety.I tell you now, I will repay you twice overwith blessing for all you have suffered.
13. I will use Judah like a soldier's bowand Israel like the arrows.I will use the men of Zion like a sword,to fight the men of Greece.”
14. The Lord will appear above his people;he will shoot his arrows like lightning.The Sovereign Lord will sound the trumpet;he will march in the storms from the south.