¹⁸ In that day^(A) the deaf^(B) will hear the words of the scroll,
    and out of gloom and darkness^(C)
    the eyes of the blind will see.^(D)

¹⁹ Once more the humble^(A) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy^(B) will rejoice in the Holy One^(C) of Israel.

⁵ Then will the eyes of the blind be opened^(A)
    and the ears of the deaf^(B) unstopped.

⁶ Then will the lame^(A) leap like a deer,^(B)
    and the mute tongue^(C) shout for joy.^(D)
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams^(E) in the desert.

¹⁸ “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,^(A)
    because he has anointed me
    to proclaim good news^(B) to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
    and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,