It will (A)blossom profusely
And (B)rejoice with rejoicing and shout of joy.
The (C)glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
The majesty of (D)Carmel and Sharon.
They will see the (E)glory of the Lord,
The majesty of our God.
(F)Encourage the [a]exhausted, and strengthen the [b]feeble.
Say to those with (G)anxious heart,
“Take courage, fear not.
Behold, your God will come with (H)vengeance;
The (I)recompense of God will come,
But He will (J)save you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 35:3 Lit slack hands
  2. Isaiah 35:3 Lit tottering knees

it will burst into bloom;
    it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.(A)
The glory of Lebanon(B) will be given to it,
    the splendor of Carmel(C) and Sharon;(D)
they will see the glory(E) of the Lord,
    the splendor of our God.(F)

Strengthen the feeble hands,
    steady the knees(G) that give way;
say(H) to those with fearful hearts,(I)
    “Be strong, do not fear;(J)
your God will come,(K)
    he will come with vengeance;(L)
with divine retribution
    he will come to save(M) you.”

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