7 “Before she was in labor

she gave birth;

before her pain came upon her

she was delivered of a son.

8 Who has heard such a thing?

Who has seen such things?

Shall a land be born in one day?

Shall a nation be brought forth in one moment?

For as soon as Zion was in labor

she brought forth her sons.

9 Shall I bring to the birth and not cause to bring forth?

says the Lord;

shall I, who cause to bring forth, shut the womb?

says your God.