9For this is like the days of Noah to me: for as I took an oath that the waters of Noah would never again go over the earth, so have I taken an oath that I will not again be angry with you, or say bitter words to you.
10For the mountains may be taken away, and the hills be moved out of their places, but my love will not be taken from you, or my agreement of peace broken, says the Lord, who has had mercy on you.
11O troubled one, storm-crushed, uncomforted! see, your stones will be framed in fair colours, and your bases will be sapphires.
12I will make your towers of rubies, and your doors of carbuncles, and the wall round you will be of all sorts of beautiful stones.
13And all your builders will be made wise by the Lord; and great will be the peace of your children.
14All your rights will be made certain to you: have no fear of evil, and destruction will not come near you.
15See, they may be moved to war, but not by my authority: all those who come together to make an attack on you, will be broken against you.
