14-15. So sing, Daughter Zion!Raise the rafters, Israel!Daughter Jerusalem,be happy! celebrate!God has reversed his judgments against youand sent your enemies off chasing their tails.From now on, God is Israel’s king,in charge at the center.There’s nothing to fear from evilever again!
16-17. Jerusalem will be told:“Don’t be afraid.Dear Zion,don’t despair.Your God is present among you,a strong Warrior there to save you.Happy to have you back, he’ll calm you with his loveand delight you with his songs.
18-20. “The accumulated sorrows of your exilewill dissipate.I, your God, will get rid of them for you.You’ve carried those burdens long enough.At the same time, I’ll get rid of all thosewho’ve made your life miserable.I’ll heal the maimed;I’ll bring home the homeless.In the very countries where they were hatedthey will be venerated.On Judgment DayI’ll bring you back home—a great family gathering!You’ll be famous and honoredall over the world.You’ll see it with your own eyes—all those painful partings turned into reunions!”God’s Promise.