1-5. Regarding Zion, I can’t keep my mouth shut,regarding Jerusalem, I can’t hold my tongue,Until her righteousness blazes down like the sunand her salvation flames up like a torch.Foreign countries will see your righteousness,and world leaders your glory.You’ll get a brand-new namestraight from the mouth of God.You’ll be a stunning crown in the palm of God’s hand,a jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God.No more will anyone call you Rejected,and your country will no more be called Ruined.You’ll be called Hephzibah (My Delight),and your land Beulah (Married),Because God delights in youand your land will be like a wedding celebration.For as a young man marries his virgin bride,so your builder marries you,And as a bridegroom is happy in his bride,so your God is happy with you.
10-12. Walk out of the gates. Get going!Get the road ready for the people.Build the highway. Get at it!Clear the debris,hoist high a flag, a signal to all peoples!Yes! God has broadcast to all the world:“Tell daughter Zion, ‘Look! Your Savior comes,Ready to do what he said he’d do,prepared to complete what he promised.’”Zion will be called new names: Holy People, God-Redeemed,Sought-Out, City-Not-Forsaken.