4. This is what the Sovereign lord says: “Long ago my people chose to live in Egypt. Now they are oppressed by Assyria.
5. What is this?” asks the lord. “Why are my people enslaved again? Those who rule them shout in exultation. My name is blasphemed all day long.
6. But I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. Then at last they will recognize that I am the one who speaks to them.”
7. How beautiful on the mountainsare the feet of the messenger who brings good news,the good news of peace and salvation,the news that the God of Israel reigns!
8. The watchmen shout and sing with joy,for before their very eyesthey see the lord returning to Jerusalem.