ISAIAH 52:7-12
A Message of Hope for Jerusalem

What a beautiful sight!
On the mountains a messenger
announces to Jerusalem,
"Good news! You're saved.
There will be peace.
Your God is now King."
Everyone on guard duty,
sing and celebrate!
Look! You can see the LORD
returning to Zion.
Jerusalem, rise from the ruins!
Join in the singing.
The LORD has given comfort
to his people;
The comes to your rescue.
The LORD has shown all nations
his mighty strength;
now everyone will see
the saving power of our God.

A Command To Leave Babylon

Leave the city of Babylon! 
Don't touch anything filthy.
Wash yourselves. Be ready
to carry back everything sacred
that belongs to the LORD.
You won't need to run.
No one is chasing you.
The LORD God of Israel
will lead and protect you
from enemy attacks.