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. 14 Your society will operate from principles of goodness and right; nobody will be there to oppress you. You won’t be afraid; you won’t have to face any kind of terror. 15 If any invader comes to attack you, I didn’t send them; you will defeat anyone who attacks you.
16 Look—I have created a blacksmith who blows the coals into a hot flame and forges a suitable weapon; and I have created the destroyer who brings destruction. 17 None of the weapons forged against you will succeed, and you will condemn anyone who accuses you. This is how the servants of the Lord are blessed, and I am the one who vindicates them, declares the Lord.