Context Reading
1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad.The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. 2It will blossom abundantly,and rejoice even with joy and singing.Lebanon’s glory will be given to it,the excellence of Carmel and Sharon.They will see Yahweh’s glory,the excellence of our God. 3Strengthen the weak hands,and make the feeble knees firm. 4Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong!Don’t be afraid!Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution.He will come and save you. 5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened,and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.