22. I have put my hope for your deliverance in the Eternal One,and joy has come to me from the Holy OneBecause of the mercy that will swiftly reach youfrom your eternal Savior.
23. With mourning and lament I sent you away,but God will give you back to mewith gladness and joy forever.
24. As Zion’s neighbors lately saw you taken captive,so shall they soon see God’s salvation come to you,with great glory and the splendor of the Eternal One.
25. “My children, bear patiently the wraththat has come upon you from God;Your enemies have persecuted you,but you will soon see their destructionand trample upon their necks.