²² I have swept away^(A) your offenses like a cloud,
    your sins like the morning mist.
Return^(B) to me,
    for I have redeemed^(C) you.”

²³ Sing for joy,^(D) you heavens, for the Lord has done this;
    shout aloud, you earth^(E) beneath.
Burst into song, you mountains,^(F)
    you forests and all your trees,^(G)
for the Lord has redeemed^(H) Jacob,
    he displays his glory^(I) in Israel.

⁷ This is what the Lord says—
    the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel^(A)—
to him who was despised^(B) and abhorred by the nation,
    to the servant of rulers:
“Kings^(C) will see you and stand up,
    princes will see and bow down,^(D)
because of the Lord, who is faithful,^(E)
    the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen^(F) you.”

²² The Lord will rescue^(A) his servants;
    no one who takes refuge^(B) in him will be condemned.

⁷ The Lord will keep you from all harm^(A)—
    he will watch over your life;