Restoration Promised

18 Then the LORD became jealous for His land,

and He spared His people.

19 And the LORD answered His people:

“Behold, I will send you

grain, new wine, and oil,

and by them you will be satisfied.

I will never again make you

a reproach among the nations.

20 The northern army I will drive away from you,

banishing it to a barren and desolate land,

its front ranks into the Eastern Sea,[fn]

and its rear guard into the Western Sea.[fn]

And its stench will rise;

its foul odor will ascend.

For He has done great things.

21 Do not be afraid, O land;

rejoice and be glad,

for the LORD has done great things.

22 Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field,

for the open pastures have turned green,

the trees bear their fruit,

and the fig tree and vine yield their best.[fn]

23 Be glad, O children of Zion,

and rejoice in the LORD your God,

for He has given you the autumn rains

for your vindication.

He sends you showers,

both autumn and spring rains, as before.

24 The threshing floors will be full of grain,

and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.

25 I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—

the swarming locust, the young locust,

the destroying locust, and the devouring locust [fn]—

My great army that I sent against you.

26 You will have plenty to eat,

until you are satisfied.

You will praise the name of the LORD your God,

who has worked wonders for you.

My people will never again

be put to shame.

27 Then you will know that I am present in Israel

and that I am the LORD your God,

and there is no other.

My people will never again

be put to shame.