Isaiah 52:9

52:9 In unison give a joyful shout,

O ruins of Jerusalem!

For the Lord consoles his people;

he protects ¹  Jerusalem.

Isaiah 61:4

61:4 They will rebuild the perpetual ruins

and restore the places that were desolate; ² 

they will reestablish the ruined cities,

the places that have been desolate since ancient times.

[52:9]  ¹ tn Or “redeems.” See the note at 41:14.

[61:4]  ² tn Heb “and the formerly desolate places they will raise up.”