17. I will make you well again;I will heal your wounds,though your enemies say,‘Zion is an outcast;no one cares about her.’I, the Lord, have spoken.”
18. The Lord says,“I will restore my people to their landand have mercy on every family;Jerusalem will be rebuilt,and its palace restored.
19. The people who live there will sing praise;they will shout for joy.By my blessing they will increase in numbers;my blessing will bring them honour.
20. I will restore the nation's ancient powerand establish it firmly again;I will punish all who oppress them.