Isa 65:18-19 | NET2full | STEP | But be happy and rejoice forevermore over what I am about to create ! For look , I am ready to create Jerusalem to be a source of joy , and her people to be a source of happiness .

‏ Isaiah 65:18-19

18 But be happy and rejoice forevermore
over what I am about to create!
For look, I am ready to create Jerusalem to be a source of joy, ^{▼▼tn Heb “Jerusalem, joy.” The next verse suggests the meaning: The Lord will create Jerusalem to be a source of joy to himself.}
and her people to be a source of happiness. ^{▼▼tn Heb “her people, happiness.” See the preceding note.}
19 Jerusalem will bring me joy,
and my people will bring me happiness. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be happy in my people.”}
The sound of weeping or cries of sorrow
will never be heard in her again.