17 “For behold, I create new heavens

and a new earth;

and the former things shall not be remembered

or come into mind.

18 But be glad and rejoice for ever

in that which I create;

for behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing,

and her people a joy.

19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem,

and be glad in my people;

no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping

and the cry of distress.