Isaiah 35

1 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad. The desert will rejoice and blossom like the crocus.NHEB — Isaiah 35:1

2 It will blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. Lebanon's glory Lebanon will be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the LORD's glory, the excellence of our God.NHEB — Isaiah 35:2

3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.NHEB — Isaiah 35:3

4 Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.NHEB — Isaiah 35:4

5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.NHEB — Isaiah 35:5

6 Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.NHEB — Isaiah 35:6

7 The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay.NHEB — Isaiah 35:7

8 And a highway will be there, and it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.NHEB — Isaiah 35:8

9 No lion will be there, nor will any ravenous animal go up on it. They will not be found there; but the redeemed will walk there.NHEB — Isaiah 35:9

10 The LORD's ransomed ones will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away."NHEB — Isaiah 35:10