1 The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me,
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favour
3 to provide for those who mourn in Zion,
4 They will rebuild the old ruins.
5 Strangers will stand and feed your flocks.
6 But you will be called the LORD’s priests.
7 Instead of your shame you will have double.
8 “For I, the LORD, love justice.
9 Their offspring will be known amongst the nations,
10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD!
11 For as the earth produces its bud,