2  Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,

and cry to her

that her warfare¹ is ended,

that her iniquity is pardoned,

that she has received from the Lord’s hand

double for all her sins.

7  For a brief moment I deserted you,

but with great compassion I will gather you.

8  ^vIn overflowing anger for a moment

I ^whid my face from you,

but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,”

says the Lord, your Redeemer.

12  Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;

today I declare that I will restore to you ^sdouble.