Isaiah 61:2-3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 To announce a year of favor from the Lord
and a day of vindication by our God;
To comfort all who mourn;(A)
3 to place on those who mourn in Zion
a diadem instead of ashes,
To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning,
a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit.
Restoration and Blessing
They will be called oaks of justice,
the planting of the Lord to show his glory.
Revelation 21:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.”(A)
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