Yesaya 65:18-19

65:18 But be happy and rejoice forevermore

over what I am about to create!

For look, I am ready to create Jerusalem ¹  to be a source of joy, ² 

and her people to be a source of happiness. ³ 

65:19 Jerusalem will bring me joy,

and my people will bring me happiness. ⁴ 

The sound of weeping or cries of sorrow

will never be heard in her again.

[65:18]  ¹ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[65:18]  ² tn Heb “Jerusalem, joy.” The next verse suggests the meaning: The Lord will create Jerusalem to be a source of joy to himself.

[65:18]  ³ tn Heb “her people, happiness.” See the preceding note.

[65:19]  ⁴ tn Heb “and I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and be happy in my people.”