For this is what the Lord says: “You were sold for nothing, and you will not be redeemed for money.”

For this reason my people will know my name, for this reason they will know at that time that I am the one who says, ‘Here I am.’”

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

For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your children will conquer nations and will resettle desolate cities.

“Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,

for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans.

But the wicked are like a surging sea that is unable to be quiet; its waves toss up mud and sand.

For your hands are stained with blood and your fingers with sin; your lips speak lies, your tongue utters malicious words.

“Arise! Shine! For your light arrives! The splendor of the Lord shines on you!

Foreigners will rebuild your walls; their kings will serve you. Even though I struck you down in my anger, I will restore my favor and have compassion on you.

Indeed, nations or kingdoms that do not serve you will perish; such nations will be totally destroyed.

But those who harvest the grain will eat it, and will praise the Lord. Those who pick the grapes will drink the wine in the courts of my holy sanctuary.”

Look, I have decreed: I will not keep silent, but will pay them back; I will pay them back exactly what they deserve,

For the Lord judges all humanity with fire and his sword; the Lord will kill many.

I answered, “Oh, Lord God, I really do not know how to speak well enough for that, for I am too young.”

Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,” says the Lord.

Then the Lord said, “You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out.”

They will attack you but they will not be able to overcome you, for I will be with you to rescue you,” says the Lord.

Come back to me, you wayward people. I want to cure your waywardness. Say, ‘Here we are. We come to you because you are the Lord our God.

Look! The enemy is approaching like gathering clouds. The roar of his chariots is like that of a whirlwind. His horses move more swiftly than eagles.” I cry out, “We are doomed, for we will be destroyed!”