The Spirit of the Almighty LORD is with me
because the LORD has anointed me
to deliver good news to humble people.
He has sent me
to heal those who are brokenhearted,
to announce that captives will be set free
and prisoners will be released.
⌞He has sent me⌟
to announce the year of the LORD’s good will
and the day of our God’s vengeance,
to comfort all those who grieve.
⌞He has sent me⌟
to provide for all those who grieve in Zion,
to give them crowns instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief,
and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness.