18. At that time the deaf will hear the words in a book.Instead of having darkness and gloom, the blind will see.
19. The Lord will make the poor people happy.They will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
20. Then the people without mercy will come to an end.Those who do not respect God will disappear.Those who enjoy doing evil will be gone.
21. Those who lie about others in court will be gone.Those who trap people in court will be gone.Those who lie and take justice from innocent people in court will be gone.
22. The Lord set Abraham free. This Lord speaks to the family of Jacob.“Now the people of Jacob will not be ashamed.They will not be disgraced any longer.
23. They will see all their children,the children I made with my hands.And they will say my name is holy.The people will agree that the Holy One of Jacob is holy.They will respect the God of Israel.
24. People who do wrong will now understand.Those who complain will accept being taught.”