6. “When that day comes,” declares the Lord,“I will gather those who are lame.I will bring together those who are scatteredand those whom I have injured.
7. I will change those who are lame into a faithful people.I will change those who are forced away into a strong nation.”The Lord will rule them on Mount Zion now and forever.
8. You, Jerusalem, watchtower of the flock,stronghold of the people of Zion,your former government will come back to you.The kingdom will return to the people of Jerusalem.
9. Now why are you crying so loudly?Don’t you have a king?Has your counselor died?Pain grips you like a woman in labor.