ישעיהו, פרק ס״ה, פסוק י״ט

The era of redemption brings a profound shift where joy is not merely a human experience, but a divine one. God Himself will find happiness in His city and His people, filling the new world exclusively with sounds of gladness for Israel [שד״ל, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. During the long period of Jerusalem's destruction and the exile of the Israelites, there was a deep absence of joy before God. Therefore, the rebuilding of the city and the restoration of the people's well-being mark the return of joy to His presence [מצודת דוד]. The sorrow of the Divine Presence was entirely tied to the exile of the Israelites. When the people finally return to serve God according to His will, He will rejoice in Jerusalem, which represents this Divine Presence. Out of deep love and compassion, He will once again call them His people [חומת אנך].

This divine happiness is a direct result of the people choosing to follow God's will, acting as His dedicated servants, and allowing His glory to dwell within the city [רד״ק]. Furthermore, God will actively display this joy by performing constant signs and wonders in Jerusalem, making His delight in His people visible to the surrounding nations [מלבי״ם].

Alongside this profound joy is the promise that the familiar sounds of pain will disappear, signaling an end to all troubles [מצודת דוד]. Historically, cities echo with sorrow due to the tragedies of war, captivity, and premature death. However, in the future, conflict will cease entirely. People will live long, full lives and pass away only in peaceful old age, removing the tragic causes of grief [אבן עזרא, רד״ק].

There is a meaningful difference in the specific sounds of distress that will be silenced. Weeping typically represents mourning over a tragedy that has already occurred and cannot be changed, such as the loss of a loved one. Crying out, on the other hand, is a desperate plea for help against an approaching disaster, a moment filled with terror but also a lingering hope for rescue. In the redeemed Jerusalem, both the heavy sorrow of past pain and the crippling anxiety of future threats will be completely erased [מלבי״ם].