Those remaining in Zion, those left in Jerusalem, will be called “holy,” all in Jerusalem who are destined to live.

In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.

I overpowered kingdoms ruled by idols, whose carved images were more impressive than Jerusalem’s or Samaria’s.

You counted the houses in Jerusalem, and demolished houses so you could have material to reinforce the wall.

I first decreed to Zion, ‘Look, here’s what will happen!’ I sent a herald to Jerusalem.

Here is the message about Judah and Jerusalem that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz.

So now, residents of Jerusalem, people of Judah, you decide between me and my vineyard!

As I have done to Samaria and its idols, so I will do to Jerusalem and its idols.”

This very day, standing in Nob, they shake their fist at Daughter Zion’s mountain – at the hill of Jerusalem.

Therefore, listen to the Lord’s word, you who mock, you rulers of these people who reside in Jerusalem!

Just as birds hover over a nest, so the Lord who commands armies will protect Jerusalem. He will protect and deliver it; as he passes over he will rescue it.

“For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The intense devotion of the Lord who commands armies will accomplish this.

who commissions Cyrus, the one I appointed as shepherd to carry out all my wishes and to decree concerning Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and concerning the temple, ‘It will be reconstructed.’”

Shake off the dirt! Get up, captive Jerusalem! Take off the iron chains around your neck, O captive daughter Zion!

Don’t allow him to rest until he reestablishes Jerusalem, until he makes Jerusalem the pride of the earth.

Your chosen cities have become a desert; Zion has become a desert, Jerusalem is a desolate ruin.

Jerusalem will bring me joy, and my people will bring me happiness. The sound of weeping or cries of sorrow will never be heard in her again.

As a mother consoles a child, so I will console you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

Here is the message about Judah and Jerusalem that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz during the time when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah reigned over Judah.

Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armies is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah every source of security, including all the food and water,