Tobit 13:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹ Jerusalem, your light will shine brightly for all the world,
    and from far away many nations will come to you.
Their people will come to honor the Lord your God,
    they will bring gifts for the King of heaven.
In your streets many generations will sing joyful praise,
    your name will endure forever as God's chosen city.
¹² A curse will be on all who make threats against you,
    on all who destroy you and tear down your walls,
    on all who demolish your towers and burn your homes.
But all who honor you will be blessed forever.
¹³ Rejoice, Jerusalem, because of your righteous people;
    they will be gathered together from exile
    to praise the Lord of the ages.