4:2 At that time 1
the crops given by the Lord will bring admiration and honor; 2
the produce of the land will be a source of pride and delight
to those who remain in Israel. 3
4:3 Those remaining in Zion, 4 those left in Jerusalem, 5
will be called “holy,” 6
all in Jerusalem who are destined to live. 7
4:4 At that time 8 the sovereign master 9 will wash the excrement 10 from Zion’s women,
he will rinse the bloodstains from Jerusalem’s midst, 11
as he comes to judge
and to bring devastation. 12
4:5 Then the Lord will create
over all of Mount Zion 13
and over its convocations
a cloud and smoke by day
and a bright flame of fire by night; 14
indeed a canopy will accompany the Lord’s glorious presence. 15
4:6 By day it will be a shelter to provide shade from the heat,
as well as safety and protection from the heavy downpour. 16