“In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song: Our city is strong! We are surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation. Open the gates to all who are righteous; all the faithful to enter. You will keep perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. He humbles the proud and brings down the arrogant city. He brings it down to dust. The poor will trample it underfoot, and the needy walk all over it.
But for those who are righteous, the way is not too steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and You smooth out the path ahead of them. Lord, we show our trust in You by obeying Your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify Your name.” (vv. 1-8 NLT)
“Lord, you will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from You. O Lord, our God, others have ruled over us, but you alone are the one we worship.”(vv. 12-13, NLT)
Restoration for Israel
“Go home, my people, and lock your doors! Hide yourselves a little while until the Lord’s anger has passed. Look! The Lord is coming from heaven to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The earth will no longer hide those who have been killed. They will be brought out for all to see.” (vv. 20-21, NLT)