Isaiah 49:16-18

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁶ I drew a picture of you on my hand.
    You are always before my eyes.^[a]
17 Your children will come back to you,
    and those who destroyed you will leave.
¹⁸ Look up! Look all around you!
    All of your children are gathering together and coming to you.”
The Lord says, “On my life, I promise you this:
    Your children will be like jewels that you tie around your neck.
    Your children will be like the necklace that a bride wears.