18 “Thus says Yahweh,
‘Behold, I will areturn the fortunes of the tents of Jacob
And bhave compassion on his dwelling places;
And the ccity will be rebuilt on its ruin,
And the dpalace will sit on its just place.
19 From them will come forth athanksgiving
And the voice of those who bcelebrate;
And I will cmultiply them, and they will not decrease;
I will also dhonor them, and they will not be insignificant.
20 Their children also will be as formerly,
And their congregation shall be aestablished before Me;
And I will punish all their oppressors.
21 And their amighty one shall be one of them,
And their ruler shall come forth from their midst;
And I will bbring Him near, and He shall approach Me;
For who would dare to give his heart as security to capproach Me?’ declares Yahweh.
22 ‘You shall be aMy people,
And I will be your God.’”