Isaiah 29:17
In a very short time,
What it says
In a very short time Lebanon will be turned into fruitful land and old fruitfulness re-measured.
What it is doing
This verse opens the promised reversal of present conditions.
In context
17In a very short time, 18On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, 19The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, 20For the ruthless will vanish, 21those who indict a man with a word, 22Therefore the LORD who redeemed Abraham says of the house of Jacob: 23For when he sees his children around him, 24Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding,