Isaiah 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 Jerusalem42 to be a source of joy,43

and her people to be a source of happiness.44

65:19 Jerusalem will bring me joy,

and my people will bring me happiness.45

The sound of weeping or cries of sorrow

will never be heard in her again.

42	map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
43	tn Heb “Jerusalem, joy.” The next verse suggests the meaning: The Lord will create Jerusalem to be a source of joy to himself.
44	tn Heb “her people, happiness.” See the preceding note.
45	tn Heb “and I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and be happy in my people.”