⁴ say^(A) to those with fearful hearts,^(B)
    “Be strong, do not fear;^(C)
your God will come,^(D)
    he will come with vengeance;^(E)
with divine retribution
    he will come to save^(F) you.”

¹¹ “All who rage^(A) against you
    will surely be ashamed and disgraced;^(B)
those who oppose^(C) you
    will be as nothing and perish.^(D)
12 Though you search for your enemies,
    you will not find them.^(E)
Those who wage war against you
    will be as nothing^(F) at all.
¹³ For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand^(G)
and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help^(H) you.

“Yes, captives^(A) will be taken from warriors,^(B)
    and plunder retrieved from the fierce;^(C)
I will contend with those who contend with you,^(D)
    and your children I will save.^(E)

⁷ Instead of your shame^(A)
    you will receive a double^(B) portion,
and instead of disgrace
    you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit^(C) a double portion in your land,
    and everlasting joy^(D) will be yours.

⁶ Give back to her as she has given;
    pay her back^(A) double^(B) for what she has done.
    Pour her a double portion from her own cup.^(C)