19. From them will come songs of thanksgivingand the sound of rejoicing.I will add to their numbers,and they will not be decreased;I will bring them honour,and they will not be disdained.
20. Their children will be as in days of old,and their community will be established before me;I will punish all who oppress them.
21. Their leader will be one of their own;their ruler will arise from among them.I will bring him near and he will come close to me –for who is he who will devote himselfto be close to me?”declares the Lord.
22. ‘ “So you will be my people,and I will be your God.” ’
23. See, the storm of the Lordwill burst out in wrath,a driving wind swirling downon the heads of the wicked.
24. The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn backuntil he fully accomplishesthe purposes of his heart.In days to comeyou will understand this.