1. At that time God will unsheathe his sword,his merciless, massive, mighty sword.He’ll punish the serpent Leviathan as it flees,the serpent Leviathan thrashing in flight.He’ll kill that old dragonthat lives in the sea.
2-5. “At that same time, a fine vineyard will appear.There’s something to sing about!I, God, tend it.I keep it well-watered.I keep careful watch over itso that no one can damage it.I’m not angry. I care.Even if it gives me thistles and thornbushes,I’ll just pull them outand burn them up.Let that vine cling to me for safety,let it find a good and whole life with me,let it hold on for a good and whole life.”
12-13. At that time God will threshfrom the River Euphrates to the Brook of Egypt,And you, people of Israel,will be selected grain by grain.At that same time a great trumpet will be blown,calling home the exiles from Assyria,Welcoming home the refugees from Egyptto come and worship God on the holy mountain, Jerusalem.