We have a strong city;^(C)
    God makes salvation
    its walls^(D) and ramparts.^(E)

²⁰ Look on Zion,^(A) the city of our festivals;
    your eyes will see Jerusalem,
    a peaceful abode,^(B) a tent^(C) that will not be moved;^(D)
its stakes will never be pulled up,
    nor any of its ropes broken.

“He will not enter this city^(A)
    or shoot an arrow here.
He will not come before it with shield
    or build a siege ramp^(B) against it.

²¹ They will build houses^(A) and dwell in them;
    they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.^(B)

¹⁴ When you see this, your heart will rejoice^(A)
    and you will flourish^(B) like grass;
the hand^(C) of the Lord will be made known to his servants,^(D)
    but his fury^(E) will be shown to his foes.

¹⁴     and I will bring^(A) my people Israel back from exile.^[a](B)

“They will rebuild the ruined cities^(C) and live in them.
    They will plant vineyards^(D) and drink their wine;
    they will make gardens and eat their fruit.^(E)