1. The desert and the parched land will be glad;the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.Like the crocus,
2. it will burst into bloom;it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,the splendour of Carmel and Sharon;they will see the glory of the Lord,the splendour of our God.
3. Strengthen the feeble hands,steady the knees that give way;
4. say to those with fearful hearts,‘Be strong, do not fear;your God will come,he will come with vengeance;with divine retributionhe will come to save you.’