⁷ I will make the lame my remnant,^(A)
    those driven away a strong nation.^(B)
The Lord will rule over them in Mount Zion^(C)
    from that day and forever.^(D)
8 As for you, watchtower of the flock,
    stronghold^[a] of Daughter Zion,
the former dominion will be restored^(E) to you;
    kingship will come to Daughter Jerusalem.^(F)”

⁹ Why do you now cry aloud—
    have you no king^[b](G)?
Has your ruler^[c] perished,
    that pain seizes you like that of a woman in labor?^(H)