“‘I will restore the fortunes^(A) of Jacob’s tents^(B)
    and have compassion^(C) on his dwellings;
the city will be rebuilt^(D) on her ruins,
    and the palace will stand in its proper place.
¹⁹ From them will come songs^(E) of thanksgiving^(F)
    and the sound of rejoicing.^(G)
I will add to their numbers,^(H)
    and they will not be decreased;
I will bring them honor,^(I)
    and they will not be disdained.
²⁰ Their children^(J) will be as in days of old,
    and their community will be established^(K) before me;
    I will punish^(L) all who oppress them.
²¹ Their leader^(M) will be one of their own;
    their ruler will arise from among them.^(N)
I will bring him near^(O) and he will come close to me—
    for who is he who will devote himself
    to be close to me?’
declares the Lord.
²² “‘So you will be my people,^(P)
    and I will be your God.^(Q)’”

²³ See, the storm^(R) of the Lord
    will burst out in wrath,
a driving wind swirling down
    on the heads of the wicked.
²⁴ The fierce anger^(S) of the Lord will not turn back^(T)
    until he fully accomplishes
    the purposes of his heart.
In days to come
    you will understand^(U) this.