2  ^aSpeak tenderly to Jerusalem,

and cry to her

that ^bher warfare¹ is ended,

that her iniquity is pardoned,

that she has received from the Lord’s hand

double for all her sins.

7  ^rFor a brief moment I deserted you,

but with great compassion I will gather you.

8  ^rIn overflowing anger for a moment

I hid my face from you,

^sbut with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,”

says the Lord, your Redeemer.

12  Return to your stronghold, O ^kprisoners of hope;

today I declare that ^lI will restore to you double.