Is 61:1-4

1^* The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,

because the LORD has anointed me;

He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted,

to bind up the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives,

release to the prisoners,^a

2To announce a year of favor from the LORD

and a day of vindication by our God;

To comfort all who mourn;^b

3to place on those who mourn in Zion

a diadem instead of ashes,

To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning,

a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit.

They will be called oaks of justice,

the planting of the LORD to show his glory.

4They shall rebuild the ancient ruins,

the former wastes they shall raise up

And restore the desolate cities,

devastations of generation upon generation.^c