Woe to the city of oppressors , rebellious and defiled !
She heeded no voice ; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD ; she has not drawn near to her God.
Her princes - are roaring lions ; her Judges - (are) evening wolves , leaving nothing for the morning.
Her prophets are reckless , faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary ; they do violence to the law.
The LORD within her is righteous ; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning ; He does not fail at dawn , yet the unjust know no shame.
“ I have cut off the nations ; their corner towers are destroyed. I have made their streets {deserted} with no one to pass through. Their cities are laid waste , with no man , no inhabitant.
I said , ‘ Surely you will fear Me and accept correction. ’ Then her dwelling place would not be cut off (despite) all for which I punished her. But they rose early to corrupt all their deeds.
Therefore wait declares the LORD , “ until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations , to assemble kingdoms , to pour out upon them My indignation — all My burning anger .... For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy.
For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples , that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.
From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers , My scattered people , will bring Me an offering.
On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride , and you will never again ... be haughty on My holy mountain.
But I will leave within you a meek and humble people , and they will trust in the name of the LORD.
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong (or) speak lies , nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down , with no one to make them tremble. ”
Sing for joy , O Daughter of Zion ; shout aloud , O Israel ! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart , O Daughter of Jerusalem !
The LORD has taken away your punishment ; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King , the LORD , is among you ; no longer will you fear any harm.
On that day they will say to Jerusalem : “ Do not fear , O Zion ; do not let your hands fall limp.
The LORD your God is among you ; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness ; He will quiet (you) with His love ; He will rejoice over you with singing. ”
“ I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts , so that you will no longer suffer reproach .
Behold , at that time , I will deal - with all who afflict you. I will save - the lame and gather the scattered ; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.
At that time I will bring you in ; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore - your captives before your very eyes , ” says the LORD.