9. They are ships from the ends of the earth,from lands that trust in me,led by the great ships of Tarshish.They are bringing the people of Israel home from far away,carrying their silver and gold.They will honor the lord your God,the Holy One of Israel,for he has filled you with splendor.
10. “Foreigners will come to rebuild your towns,and their kings will serve you.For though I have destroyed you in my anger,I will now have mercy on you through my grace.
11. Your gates will stay open day and nightto receive the wealth of many lands.The kings of the world will be led as captivesin a victory procession.
12. For the nations that refuse to serve youwill be destroyed.
13. “The glory of Lebanon will be yours—the forests of cypress, fir, and pine—to beautify my sanctuary.My Temple will be glorious!
14. The descendants of your tormentorswill come and bow before you.Those who despised youwill kiss your feet.They will call you the City of the lord,and Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
15. “Though you were once despised and hated,with no one traveling through you,I will make you beautiful forever,a joy to all generations.
16. Powerful kings and mighty nationswill satisfy your every need,as though you were a childnursing at the breast of a queen.You will know at last that I, the lord,am your Savior and your Redeemer,the Mighty One of Israel.