Isaiah 61:3-5

GOD’S WORD Translation

³⌞He has sent me⌟
to provide for all those who grieve in Zion,
to give them crowns instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief,
and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness.

They will be called Oaks of Righteousness,
the Plantings of the Lord,
so that he might display his glory.

⁴They will rebuild the ancient ruins.
They will restore the places destroyed long ago.
They will renew the ruined cities, the places destroyed generations ago.
⁵Foreigners will come forward and become shepherds for your flocks,
and children of foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.

Read full chapter