"For the LORDhas calledyou, Like a wifeforsakenand grievedin spirit,Even like a wifeof [one's] youthwhenshe is rejected,"Saysyour God.
Let your fountainbe blessed,And rejoicein the wifeof your youth.
Enjoylifewith the womanwhomyou loveallthe daysof your fleetinglifewhichHe has givento you underthe sun; for thisis your rewardin lifeand in your toilin whichyou have laboredunderthe sun.
It will nolongerbe saidto you, "Forsaken,"Norto your landwill it anylongerbe said,"Desolate";But you will be called,"My delightis in her," And your land,"Married";For the LORDdelightsin you, And [to Him] your landwill be married.
For I will restoreyou to healthAnd I will healyou of your wounds,'declaresthe LORD,'Becausethey have calledyou an outcast,saying: "It is Zion;noonecaresfor her."'
"I will betrothyou to Me forever;Yes, I will betrothyou to Me in righteousnessand in justice,In lovingkindnessand in compassion,
"Yet you say,'For whatreason?'Becausethe LORDhas been a witnessbetweenyou and the wifeof your youth,against whomyou have dealttreacherously,though she is your companionand your wifeby covenant.
"Cometo Me, allwho are wearyand heavy-laden,and I will give you rest.
But God,who comfortsthe depressed,comfortedus by the comingof Titus;
