1 The dry desert will be very happy. The desert will be happy and will blossom like a flower.
Isaiah 35: 1

2 The desert will be full of blossoming flowers and will be happy. It is as if the desert were dancing with joy. The desert will be as beautiful as the forest of Lebanon, the mountain of Carmel, and the valley of Sharon. This will happen because all people will see the glory of the Lord. People will see the beauty of our God.
Isaiah 35: 2

3 Strengthen the weak arms. Strengthen weak knees again.
Isaiah 35: 3

4 People are afraid and confused. Tell those people, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid!” Look, your God will come to punish your enemies. He will come and give you your reward. The Lord will save you.
Isaiah 35: 4

5 Then the blind will be able to see again. Their eyes will be opened. Then the deaf will hear. Their ears will be opened.
Isaiah 35: 5

6 People with disabilities will dance like deer. And those who can’t speak now will sing songs of joy in their voices. This will happen when water fountains flow in the desert. On dry land springs of water will flow.
Isaiah 35: 6

7 At that time, in the scorched earth, there will be pools of real water. There will be water wells on dry land. Water will flow from the earth. Tall water plants will grow where once wild animals ruled.
Isaiah 35: 7

8 At that time there will be a road. This highway will be called “Pavitra Marg”. Bad people will not be allowed to walk on this road. No fool will walk on that road. Only good people will walk that road.
Isaiah 35: 8

9 There will be no danger on that road. There will be no lions on that road that will hurt people. There will be no dangerous animals on that road. That road will be for those whom God saves.
Isaiah 35: 9

10 God will set his people free! And those people will come back to him. People will be happy when they come to Zion. Those people will be happy forever. Their happiness will be like a crown on their head. Their joy and happiness will fill them completely. Sorrow and sadness will go far away.
Isaiah 35:10