₁₄Sing and shout for joy, people of Israel!

Rejoice with all your heart, Jerusalem!

₁₅The LORD has ended your punishment;

he has removed all your enemies.

The LORD, the king of Israel, is with you;

there is no reason now to be afraid.

₁₆The time is coming when they will say to Jerusalem,

“Do not be afraid, city of Zion!

Do not let your hands hang limp!

₁₇The LORD your God is with you;

his power gives you victory.

The LORD will take delight in you,

and in his love he will give you new life.

He will sing and be joyful over you,

₁₈as joyful as people at a festival.”

“I have ended the threat of doom

and taken away your disgrace.

₁₉The time is coming!

I will punish your oppressors;

I will rescue all the lame

and bring the exiles home.

I will turn their shame to honour,

and all the world will praise them.

₂₀The time is coming!

I will bring your scattered people home;

I will make you famous throughout the world

and make you prosperous once again.”