one man at that time. They will say, “We will provide our own food, we will provide our own clothes; but let us belong to you – take away our shame!”
The Branch of the Lord2
At that time
the crops given by the Lord will bring admiration and honor; the produce of the land will be a source of pride and delight to those who remain in Israel.
3
Those remaining in Zion, those left in Jerusalem,
will be called “holy,” all in Jerusalem who are destined to live.
4
At that time the sovereign master will wash the excrement from Zion’s women,
he will rinse the bloodstains from Jerusalem’s midst, as he comes to judge and to bring devastation.
5
Then the Lord will create
over all of Mount Zion and over its convocations a cloud and smoke by day and a bright flame of fire by night; indeed a canopy will accompany the Lord’s glorious presence.
6
By day it will be a shelter to provide shade from the heat,
as well as safety and protection from the heavy downpour.