¹⁸ In that day^(A) the deaf^(B) will hear the words of the scroll,
    and out of gloom and darkness^(C)
    the eyes of the blind will see.^(D)
19 Once more the humble^(E) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy^(F) will rejoice in the Holy One^(G) of Israel.
²⁰ The ruthless^(H) will vanish,^(I)
    the mockers^(J) will disappear,
    and all who have an eye for evil^(K) will be cut down—
²¹ those who with a word make someone out to be guilty,
    who ensnare the defender in court^(L)
    and with false testimony^(M) deprive the innocent of justice.^(N)

⁴ say^(A) to those with fearful hearts,^(B)
    “Be strong, do not fear;^(C)
your God will come,^(D)
    he will come with vengeance;^(E)
with divine retribution
    he will come to save^(F) you.”

⁵ Then will the eyes of the blind be opened^(G)
    and the ears of the deaf^(H) unstopped.
⁶ Then will the lame^(I) leap like a deer,^(J)
    and the mute tongue^(K) shout for joy.^(L)
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams^(M) in the desert.