The prophet announces: "Say to the righteous that it shall be well, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds." The righteous (even within a corrupt society) are assured of blessing and reward for their covenant faithfulness and just actions. The promise of eating the fruit of their deeds suggests both immediate consequences (good works bring good results) and eschatological blessing; righteousness has real positive consequences. This verse provides a note of hope within judgment, suggesting that the remnant of righteous within Judah will be preserved and blessed. The conditional structure (righteous receive blessing, wicked receive punishment) echoes earlier calls to justice and repentance; the outcome depends on whether one chooses righteousness. This verse anticipates themes in later Isaiah where the righteous servant receives blessing and vindication despite surrounding chaos.

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