12. But I will leave amongst you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the Lord’s name.
13. The remnant of Israel will not do iniquity, nor speak lies, neither will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, for they will feed and lie down, and no one will make them afraid.”
14. Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
15. The Lord has taken away your judgements. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is amongst you. You will not be afraid of evil any more.
16. In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.”
17. The Lord, your God, is amongst you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.
18. I will remove those who grieve about the appointed feasts from you. They are a burden and a reproach to you.
19. Behold, at that time I will deal with all those who afflict you, and I will save those who are lame, and gather those who were driven away. I will give them praise and honour, whose shame has been in all the earth.
20. At that time I will bring you in, and at that time I will gather you; for I will give you honour and praise amongst all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the Lord.