5 Hear the word of the Lord,

you who tremble at his word:v

“Your own people who hatew you,

and exclude you because of my name, have said,

‘Let the Lord be glorified,

that we may see your joy!’

Yet they will be put to shame.x

6 Hear that uproar from the city,

hear that noise from the temple!

It is the soundy of the Lord

repayingz his enemies all they deserve.

7 “Before she goes into labor,a

she gives birth;

before the pains come upon her,

she delivers a son.b

8 Who has ever heard of such things?

Who has ever seenc things like this?

Can a country be born in a dayd

or a nation be brought forth in a moment?

Yet no sooner is Zion in labor

than she gives birth to her children.e

9 Do I bring to the moment of birthf

and not give delivery?” says the Lord.

“Do I close up the womb

when I bring to delivery?” says your God.

10 “Rejoiceg with Jerusalem and be glad for her,

all you who loveh her;

rejoice greatly with her,

all you who mourni over her.

11 For you will nursej and be satisfied

at her comforting breasts;k

you will drink deeply

and delight in her overflowing abundance.”l