Isaiah 66:9-13

Easy-to-Read Version

⁹In the same way, I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born.”

The Lord says this: “I promise that if I cause you the pain of birth, I will not stop you from having your new nation.” Your God said this.

¹⁰Jerusalem and all her friends, be happy!
    All of you who were sad for her, be happy and rejoice with her!
¹¹Be happy that you will receive mercy
    like milk coming from her breast.
Jerusalem’s “milk” will satisfy you!
    You will drink it and enjoy her glory.

¹²This is what the Lord says:
“Look, I will give Jerusalem peace that will flow in like a river.
    Wealth from all the nations will come flowing into her like a flood.
And like little babies, you will drink that ‘milk.’
    I will hold you in my arms,
    and bounce you on my knees.
¹³I will comfort you like a mother comforting her child.
    You will be comforted in Jerusalem.”