¹⁵ “Although you have been forsaken^(A) and hated,
    with no one traveling^(B) through,
I will make you the everlasting pride^(C)
    and the joy^(D) of all generations.
¹⁶ You will drink the milk of nations
    and be nursed^(E) at royal breasts.
Then you will know^(F) that I, the Lord, am your Savior,^(G)
    your Redeemer,^(H) the Mighty One of Jacob.^(I)
17 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold,^(J)
    and silver in place of iron.
Instead of wood I will bring you bronze,
    and iron in place of stones.
I will make peace^(K) your governor
    and well-being your ruler.^(L)