Isaiah 49:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶ I have written your name on the palms of my hands.
    Your walls are never out of my sight.
¹⁷ Your people will hurry back.
    Those who destroyed you so completely will leave you.
¹⁸ Look up. Look all around you.
    All your people are getting together
    to come back to you.
You can be sure that I live,”
    announces the Lord.
“And you can be just as sure that your people
    will be like decorations you will wear.
    Like a bride, you will wear them proudly.