Isaiah 61:1–9 (CJB)

The Spirit of Adonai Elohim is upon me,

because Adonai has anointed me

to announce good news to the poor.

He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted;

to proclaim freedom to the captives,

to let out into light those bound in the dark;

to proclaim the year of the favour of Adonai

and the day of vengeance of our God;

to comfort all who mourn,

yes, provide for those in Tziyon who mourn,

giving them garlands instead of ashes,

the oil of gladness instead of mourning,

a cloak of praise instead of a heavy spirit,

so that they will be called oaks of righteousness

planted by Adonai, in which he takes pride.

They will rebuild the ancient ruins,

restore sites long destroyed;

they will renew the ruined cities,

destroyed many generations ago.

Strangers will stand and feed your flocks,

foreigners plow your land and tend your vines;

but you will be called cohanim of Adonai,

spoken of as ministers to our God.

You will feed on the wealth of nations,

and revel in their riches.

Because of your shame, which was doubled,

and because they cried, “They deserve disgrace,”

therefore, in their land what they own will be doubled,

and joy forever will be theirs.

“For I, Adonai, love justice;

I hate robbery for burnt offerings.

So I will be faithful to reward them

and make an eternal covenant with them.”

Their descendants will be known among the nations,

their offspring among the peoples;

all who see them will acknowledge

that they are the seed Adonai has blessed.