²² Though your people be like the sand^(A) by the sea, Israel,
    only a remnant will return.^(B)
Destruction has been decreed,^(C)
    overwhelming and righteous.

³ For I will pour water^(A) on the thirsty land,
    and streams on the dry ground;^(B)
I will pour out my Spirit^(C) on your offspring,
    and my blessing^(D) on your descendants.^(E)

⁴ They will spring up like grass^(A) in a meadow,
    like poplar trees^(B) by flowing streams.^(C)

³ For you will spread out to the right and to the left;
    your descendants^(A) will dispossess nations^(B)
    and settle in their desolate^(C) cities.