Isaiah 61:2-4

Contemporary English Version

The Lord has sent me
to comfort those who mourn,
³     especially in Jerusalem.
He sent me to give them flowers
    in place of their sorrow,
olive oil in place of tears,
and joyous praise
    in place of broken hearts.
They will be called
    “Trees of Justice,”
planted by the Lord
    to honor his name.
⁴ Then they will rebuild cities
that have been in ruins
    for many generations.