² Speak tenderly^(A) to Jerusalem,
    and proclaim to her
that her hard service^(B) has been completed,^(C)
    that her sin has been paid for,^(D)
that she has received from the Lord’s hand
    double^(E) for all her sins.

¹² Return to your fortress,^(A) you prisoners of hope;
    even now I announce that I will restore twice^(B) as much to you.