^2 (A)Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
    and cry to her
that ^(B)her warfare^[a] is ended,
    that her iniquity is pardoned,
that she has received from the Lord's hand
    double for all her sins.

^7 (A)For a brief moment I deserted you,
    but with great compassion I will gather you.
^8 (B)In overflowing anger for a moment
    I hid my face from you,
^(C)but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,”
    says the Lord, your Redeemer.

¹² Return to your stronghold, O ^(A)prisoners of hope;
    today I declare that ^(B)I will restore to you double.