Isaiah 61:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 to place on those who mourn in Zion
a diadem instead of ashes,
To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning,
a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit.
Restoration and Blessing
They will be called oaks of justice,
the planting of the Lord to show his glory.
4 They shall rebuild the ancient ruins,
the former wastes they shall raise up
And restore the desolate cities,
devastations of generation upon generation.(A)
5 Strangers shall stand ready to pasture your flocks,
foreigners shall be your farmers and vinedressers.
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