1 The ^awilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,
And the ^bdesert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; ‡

2 ^aIt shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the ^bglory of the Lord,
The excellency of our God. ‡

3 ^aStrengthen the¹ weak hands,
And make firm the¹ feeble knees. ‡