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17 He has cast the lot for them;
    his hand has portioned it out to them with the line.
[[They shall possess it;
    from generation to generation they shall live in it.(A)

The Return of the Redeemed to Zion

35 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;
    the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus(B) it shall blossom abundantly
    and rejoice with joy and shouting.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
    the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
    the majesty of our God.]][a](C)

Footnotes

  1. 34.17–35.2 Q ms lacks 34.17–35.2

17 He allots their portions;(A)
    his hand distributes them by measure.
They will possess it forever
    and dwell there from generation to generation.(B)

Joy of the Redeemed

35 The desert(C) and the parched land will be glad;
    the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.(D)
Like the crocus,(E) it will burst into bloom;
    it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.(F)
The glory of Lebanon(G) will be given to it,
    the splendor of Carmel(H) and Sharon;(I)
they will see the glory(J) of the Lord,
    the splendor of our God.(K)