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The ^(C1)Spirit of the Lord ^(F1)GOD is upon me, Because the LORD anointed me To ^(C2)bring good news to the ^(C3)humble; He has sent me to ^(C4)bind up the brokenhearted, To ^(C5)proclaim ^(F2)release to captives And ^(F3)freedom to prisoners;

To ^(C1)proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the ^(C2)day of vengeance of our God; To ^(C3)comfort all who mourn,

To ^(C1)grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The ^(C2)oil of gladness instead of mourning, The cloak of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called ^(F1)(C3)oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Then they will ^(C1)rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up the former devastations; And they will repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.