11 That ye may suck, [a]and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolation: that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the brightness of her glory.

12 For thus saith the Lord, behold, I will extend [b]peace over her like a flood, and the glory of the [c]Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be [d]born upon her sides, and be joyful upon her knees.

13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you, and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 66:11 That is, may rejoice for all the benefits that God bestoweth upon his Church.
  2. Isaiah 66:12 I will give her felicity and prosperity in great abundance.
  3. Isaiah 66:12 Read Isa. 60:16.
  4. Isaiah 66:12 Ye shall be cherished as her dearly beloved children.

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