Isaiah 35:1-3

New International Reader's Version

35 The desert and the dry ground will be glad.
    The dry places will be full of joy.
    Flowers will grow there.
Like the first crocus in the spring,
²     the desert will bloom with flowers.
    It will be very glad and shout for joy.
The glorious beauty of Lebanon will be given to it.
    It will be as beautiful as the rich lands
    of Carmel and Sharon.
Everyone will see the glory of the Lord.
    They will see the beauty of our God.