⁷ I will transform the lame into survivors,
    and those who were scattered into a strong nation;
and the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion,
    now and forever.”

⁸ “And you, watchtower of the flock,
    you stronghold of the daughter of Zion,
it will happen even to you:
        The former dominion, even the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem, will come.
⁹ Why are you crying so loud now?
    There’s no king among you, is there?
Perhaps your advisor has died?
    For pain has overtaken you like a woman in labor.