Isaiah 35:1-6
The wilderness and the parched land will exult;/ the Arabah will rejoice and bloom;/ Like the crocus it shall bloom abundantly,/ and rejoice with joyful song./ The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,/ the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;/ They will see the glory of the Lord,/ the splendor of our God./ Strengthen hands that are feeble,/ make firm knees that are weak,/ Say to the fearful of heart:/ Be strong, do not fear!/ Here is your God,/ he comes with vindication;/ With divine recompense/ he comes to save you./ Then the eyes of the blind shall see,/ and the ears of the deaf be opened;/ Then the lame shall leap like a stag,/ and the mute tongue sing for joy./ For waters will burst forth in the wilderness,/ and streams in the Arabah.