Is 35:1-7

1The wilderness and the parched land will exult;

the Arabah will rejoice and bloom;^a

2Like the crocus it shall bloom abundantly,

and rejoice with joyful song.

The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,

the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;

They will see the glory of the LORD,

the splendor of our God.^b

3Strengthen hands that are feeble,

make firm knees that are weak,^c

4Say to the fearful of heart:

Be strong, do not fear!

Here is your God,

he comes with vindication;

With divine recompense

he comes to save you.^d

5Then the eyes of the blind shall see,

and the ears of the deaf be opened;^e

6Then the lame shall leap like a stag,

and the mute tongue sing for joy.

For waters will burst forth in the wilderness,

and streams in the Arabah.^f

7The burning sands will become pools,

and the thirsty ground, springs of water;

The abode where jackals crouch

will be a marsh for the reed and papyrus.