Strengthen the weak hands,
\nand make firm the feeble knees.
\nSay to those who are of a fearful heart,
\n\u2018Be strong, do not fear!
\nHere is your God.
\nHe will come with vengeance,
\nwith terrible recompense.
\nHe will come and save you.\u2019
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\nthen the lame shall leap like a\u00a0deer,
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\nFor waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
\nand streams in the desert;
\nthe burning sand shall become a\u00a0pool,
\nand the thirsty ground springs of\u00a0water;
\nthe haunt of jackals shall become a\u00a0swamp,
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