21. But, land, don’t be afraid.Be happy and full of joybecause the Lord has begun to do wonderful things.
22. Wild animals, don’t be afraid.The open pastures will grow grass.The trees will grow fruit.The fig trees and the vines will grow much fruit.
23. So be happy, people of Jerusalem.Be joyful in the Lord your God.He will do what is rightand will give you rain.He will send the early rainand the late rain for you, as before.
24. And the threshing floors will be full of wheat.And the barrels will overflow with wine and olive oil.
25. “I sent my great army against you.Those swarming locusts and the hopping locusts,the destroying locusts and the cutting locusts ate your crops.But I will pay you backfor those years of trouble.
26. Then you will have plenty to eat.You will be full.You will praise the name of the Lord your God.He has done miracles for you.My people will never again be shamed.