Isaiah 34:17–35:2

¹⁷He has surveyed and divided the land

and deeded it over to those creatures.

They will possess it forever,

from generation to generation.

Chapter 35

Hope for Restoration

¹Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days.

The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses.

²Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers

and singing and joy!

The deserts will become as green as the mountains of Lebanon,

as lovely as Mount Carmel or the plain of Sharon.

There the Lord will display his glory,

the splendor of our God.