² Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
    and cry to her
that her warfare^[a] is ended,
    that her iniquity is pardoned,
that she has received from the Lord’s hand
    double for all her sins.

⁷ All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you,
    the rams of Nebai′oth shall minister to you;
they shall come up with acceptance on my altar,
    and I will glorify my glorious house.

⁷ Instead of your shame you shall have a double portion,
    instead of dishonor you^[a] shall rejoice in your^[b] lot;
therefore in your^[c] land you^[d] shall possess a double portion;
    yours^[e] shall be everlasting joy.

¹² Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;
    today I declare that I will restore to you double.