¹⁷ In a very short time,^(A) will not Lebanon^(B) be turned into a fertile field^(C)
    and the fertile field seem like a forest?^(D)
18 In that day^(E) the deaf^(F) will hear the words of the scroll,
    and out of gloom and darkness^(G)
    the eyes of the blind will see.^(H)
19 Once more the humble^(I) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy^(J) will rejoice in the Holy One^(K) of Israel.

³ Strengthen the feeble hands,
    steady the knees^(A) that give way;
⁴ say^(B) to those with fearful hearts,^(C)
    “Be strong, do not fear;^(D)
your God will come,^(E)
    he will come with vengeance;^(F)
with divine retribution
    he will come to save^(G) you.”

⁵ Then will the eyes of the blind be opened^(H)
    and the ears of the deaf^(I) unstopped.
⁶ Then will the lame^(J) leap like a deer,^(K)
    and the mute tongue^(L) shout for joy.^(M)
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams^(N) in the desert.

⁸ See, I will bring them from the land of the north^(A)
    and gather^(B) them from the ends of the earth.
Among them will be the blind^(C) and the lame,^(D)
    expectant mothers and women in labor;
    a great throng will return.

“I will gather the lame;^(A)
    I will assemble the exiles^(B)
    and those I have brought to grief.^(C)
7 I will make the lame my remnant,^(D)
    those driven away a strong nation.^(E)
The Lord will rule over them in Mount Zion^(F)
    from that day and forever.^(G)

¹⁹ At that time I will deal
    with all who oppressed^(A) you.
I will rescue the lame;
    I will gather the exiles.^(B)
I will give them praise^(C) and honor
    in every land where they have suffered shame.