Isaiah 52:7-12

7How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

8Listen, your watchmen shout; in unison they shout for joy, for they see with their very own eyes the Lord’s return to Zion.

9In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.

10The Lord reveals his royal power in the sight of all the nations; the entire earth sees our God deliver.

11Leave! Leave! Get out of there! Don’t touch anything unclean! Get out of it! Stay pure, you who carry the Lord’s holy items!

12Yet do not depart quickly or leave in a panic. For the Lord goes before you; the God of Israel is your rear guard.