35 Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days. The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses. 2 Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers the splendor of our God. 3 With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, He is coming to save you.” 5 And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unplug the ears of the deaf. 6 The lame will leap like a deer, and streams will water the wasteland. 7 The parched ground will become a pool, where desert jackals once lived. 8 And a great road will go through that once deserted land. fools will never walk there. 9 Lions will not lurk along its course, Only the redeemed will walk on it. 10 Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. and they will be filled with joy and gladness.