¹⁷ In a very short time,^(A) will not Lebanon^(B) be turned into a fertile field^(C)
    and the fertile field seem like a forest?^(D)
18 In that day^(E) the deaf^(F) will hear the words of the scroll,
    and out of gloom and darkness^(G)
    the eyes of the blind will see.^(H)
19 Once more the humble^(I) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy^(J) will rejoice in the Holy One^(K) of Israel.
²⁰ The ruthless^(L) will vanish,^(M)
    the mockers^(N) will disappear,
    and all who have an eye for evil^(O) will be cut down—
²¹ those who with a word make someone out to be guilty,
    who ensnare the defender in court^(P)
    and with false testimony^(Q) deprive the innocent of justice.^(R)