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18 The Lord says,

‘I will bring back Jacob's descendants to their own land.
Enemies have knocked down their houses,
    but I will repair the homes where they lived.
I will be kind to them,
    so that each family can live safely.
The city will stand again in its right place.
    The palace will also stand where it was before.
19 In those places you will hear happy songs,
    as people thank God.
    People will laugh aloud because they are so happy.
I will make them grow in number.
    Their descendants will be many.
I will cause other nations to give them honour.
    They will no longer insult my people.
20 Jacob's descendants will be strong again,
    as they were long ago.
They will serve me together as one group of people.
    I will punish anyone who wants to hurt them.

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18 “This is what the Lord says:

“‘I will restore the fortunes(A) of Jacob’s tents(B)
    and have compassion(C) on his dwellings;
the city will be rebuilt(D) on her ruins,
    and the palace will stand in its proper place.
19 From them will come songs(E) of thanksgiving(F)
    and the sound of rejoicing.(G)
I will add to their numbers,(H)
    and they will not be decreased;
I will bring them honor,(I)
    and they will not be disdained.
20 Their children(J) will be as in days of old,
    and their community will be established(K) before me;
    I will punish(L) all who oppress them.

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