Many nations will approach and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the Temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us about his ways, and we will walk according to his directions.' "Indeed, the Law will proceed from Zion, and the message of the LORD from Jerusalem.

"Now many nations have gathered against you, saying, "Let her be defiled,' and "Let's look down on Zion.'

Please hear what the LORD says: "Get up and make your case before the mountains, and let the hills listen to your voice.

Use your rod to shepherd your people, the flock that belongs to you, that lives alone in the forest of Carmel. Let them find pasture in Bashan and Gilead, as they did long ago.