“Build up, build up, prepare the road!^(A)
    Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”^(B)

¹⁰ Pass through, pass through the gates!^(A)
    Prepare the way for the people.
Build up, build up the highway!^(B)
    Remove the stones.
Raise a banner^(C) for the nations.

⁷ both your sins^(A) and the sins of your ancestors,”^(B)
    says the Lord.
“Because they burned sacrifices on the mountains
    and defied me on the hills,^(C)
I will measure into their laps
    the full payment^(D) for their former deeds.”

“Stand at the crossroads and look;
    ask for the ancient paths,^(A)
ask where the good way^(B) is, and walk in it,
    and you will find rest^(C) for your souls.
    But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’