³² But always remember this: It is not for your own sakes that I will do this, but for mine. O my people Israel, be utterly ashamed of all that you have done!’”

³³ The Lord God says: “When I cleanse you from your sins, I will bring you home again to Israel, and rebuild the ruins. ³⁴ Acreage will be cultivated again that through the years of exile lay empty as a barren wilderness; all who passed by were shocked to see the extent of ruin in your land.