The Future Jerusalem (ISA 54:11-17)

[54:11] The Lord says, “O Jerusalem, you suffering, helpless city, with no one to comfort you, I will rebuild your foundations with precious stones.

[54:12] I will build your towers with rubies, your gates with stones that glow like fire, and the wall around you with jewels.

[54:13] “I myself will teach your people and give them prosperity and peace.

[54:14] Justice and right will make you strong. You will be safe from oppression and terror.

[54:15] Whoever attacks you, does it without my consent; whoever fights against you will fall.

[54:16] “I create the blacksmith, who builds a fire and forges weapons. I also create the soldier, who uses the weapons to kill.

[54:17] But no weapon will be able to hurt you; you will have an answer for all who accuse you. I will defend my servants and give them victory.” The Lord has spoken.