21. In those days people will live in the houses they buildand eat the fruit of their own vineyards.
22. Unlike the past, invaders will not take their housesand confiscate their vineyards.For my people will live as long as trees,and my chosen ones will have time to enjoy their hard-won gains.
23. They will not work in vain,and their children will not be doomed to misfortune.For they are people blessed by the lord,and their children, too, will be blessed.
24. I will answer them before they even call to me.While they are still talking about their needs,I will go ahead and answer their prayers!
25. The wolf and the lamb will feed together.The lion will eat hay like a cow.But the snakes will eat dust.In those days no one will be hurt or destroyed on my holy mountain.I, the lord, have spoken!”