²³ When they see among them their children,^(A)
    the work of my hands,^(B)
they will keep my name holy;^(C)
    they will acknowledge the holiness of the Holy One^(D) of Jacob,
    and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

⁷ “Before she goes into labor,^(A)
    she gives birth;
before the pains come upon her,
    she delivers a son.^(B)
8 Who has ever heard of such things?
    Who has ever seen^(C) things like this?
Can a country be born in a day^(D)
    or a nation be brought forth in a moment?
Yet no sooner is Zion in labor
    than she gives birth to her children.^(E)