The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.

and rejoice even with joy and singing.

Lebanon’s glory will be given to it,

the excellence of Carmel and Sharon.

They will see Yahweh’s glory,

the excellence of our God.

and make the feeble knees firm.

Don’t be afraid!

Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution.

He will come and save you.

and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.

and the tongue of the mute will sing;

for waters will break out in the wilderness,

and streams in the desert.

and the thirsty ground springs of water.

Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay.

and it will be called “The Holy Way”.

The unclean shall not pass over it,

but it will be for those who walk in the Way.

Wicked fools shall not go there.

nor will any ravenous animal go up on it.

They will not be found there;

but the redeemed will walk there.

and come with singing to Zion;

and everlasting joy will be on their heads.

They will obtain gladness and joy,

and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”