21. Land, don't be afraid. Be glad and full of joy. The Lord has done great things.
22. Wild animals, don't be afraid. The grasslands are turning green again. The trees are bearing their fruit. The vines and fig trees are producing rich crops.
23. People of Zion, be glad. Be joyful because of what the Lord your God has done. He has given you the right amount of rain in the fall. He has sent you plenty of showers. He has sent fall and spring rains alike, just as he did before.
24. Your threshing floors will be covered with grain. Olive oil and fresh wine will spill over from the places where they are stored.
25. The Lord says, "I sent a great army of locusts to attack you. They included common locusts, giant locusts, young locusts and other locusts. I will make up for the years they ate your crops.
26. You will have plenty to eat. It will satisfy you completely. Then you will praise me. I am the Lord your God. I have done wonderful miracles for you. My people will never be put to shame again.
27. You will know that I am with you in Israel. I am the Lord your God. There is no other God. So my people will never be put to shame again.