Isaiah 61:3-5

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³ those in Zion who mourn. I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’

⁴ Then the old cities that were destroyed will be rebuilt. Those ancient ruins will be made new, as they were in the beginning.

⁵ Then your enemies will come to care for your sheep, and their children will work in your fields and in your gardens.