1 Joy of the Redeemed
1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; 1 the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. 1 Like the crocus, 1 2 1 it will burst into bloom; 1 it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. 1 The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, 1 the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; 1 they will see the glory of the Lord, 1 the splendor of our God.
3 Strengthen the feeble hands, 3 steady the knees that give way;
4 say to those with fearful hearts, 4 "Be strong, do not fear; 4 your God will come, 4 he will come with vengeance; 4 with divine retribution 4 he will come to save you."
5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened 5 and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, 6 and the mute tongue shout for joy. 6 Water will gush forth in the wilderness 6 and streams in the desert.
