When this time comes, the LORD All-Powerful will be a glorious crown for his people who survive.
Kindness and justice were my coat and hat;
Then for his people who survive, there will be a good road from Assyria, just as there was a good road for their ancestors when they left Egypt.
From all over the world songs of praise are heard for the God of justice. But I feel awful, terribly miserable. Can anyone be trusted? So many are treacherous!
Everyone who is left alive in Jerusalem will be called special,
A strong wind will scatter them in all directions. Then you will celebrate and praise me, your LORD, the holy God of Israel.
I, the LORD, will give victory and great honour to the people of Israel.”
You won't need the light of the sun or the moon. I, the LORD your God, will be your eternal light and bring you honour.
You will be a glorious crown, a royal headband, for the LORD your God.
a ring for your nose, some earrings, and a beautiful crown.
Then every clan in Judah will realize that I, the LORD All-Powerful, am their God, and that I am the source of their strength.
Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honour to your people Israel.”
These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.
Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.