35 And they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like (A)the garden of Eden, and the waste and desolate and ruined cities are now fortified and inhabited.’ 36 Then (B)the nations that are left all around you shall know that I am the Lord; I have rebuilt the ruined places and (C)replanted that which was desolate. (D)I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it.

37 “Thus says the Lord God: This also (E)I will let the house of Israel ask me to do for them: (F)to increase their people like (G)a flock.

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