1 Sing for joy, childless woman, you who haven’t had a baby! Shout aloud, and sing happily, Jerusalem, you who have never given birth! For the abandoned woman now has more children than the married woman, says the Lord. 2 Make the tent where you live bigger; stretch the fabric to enlarge your home. Don’t try and save space—extend your tent cords and make your tent pegs stronger.
11 My poor storm-damaged city that can’t be comforted! Look, I’m going to reset your stones in cement made of antimony,54:11. A dark substance often used in cosmetics, particularly eyeliner. I will use sapphires to lay your foundations. 12 I will make your fortifications out of rubies; I will make your gates out of sparkling beryl. All your walls will be made of precious stones, 13 and all your children will be students of the Lord, and they will live in complete peace.