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God’s People Will Include All Nations 1 The Lord says to his people, “Do what is just and right, for soon I will save you. 2 I will bless those who always observe the Sabbath and do not misuse it. I will bless those who do nothing evil.” 3 A foreigner who has joined the […]

Israel’s Idolatry Is Condemned 1 Good people die, and no one understands or even cares. But when they die, no calamity can hurt them. 2 Those who live good lives find peace and rest in death. 3 Come here to be judged, you sinners! You are no better than sorcerers, adulterers, and prostitutes. 4 Who […]

True Fasting 1 The Lord says, “Shout as loud as you can! Tell my people Israel about their sins! 2 They worship me every day, claiming that they are eager to know my ways and obey my laws. They say they want me to give them just laws and that they take pleasure in worshiping […]

The Prophet Condemns the People’s Sins 1 Don’t think that the Lord is too weak to save you or too deaf to hear your call for help! 2 It is because of your sins that he doesn’t hear you. It is your sins that separate you from God when you try to worship him. 3 […]

The Future Glory of Jerusalem 1 Arise, Jerusalem, and shine like the sun; The glory of the Lord is shining on you! 2 Other nations will be covered by darkness, But on you the light of the Lord will shine; The brightness of his presence will be with you. 3 Nations will be drawn to […]

The Good News of Deliverance 1 The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison. 2 He has sent me to proclaim That the time has […]

1 I will speak out to encourage Jerusalem; I will not be silent until she is saved, And her victory shines like a torch in the night. 2 Jerusalem, the nations will see you victorious! All their kings will see your glory. You will be called by a new name, A name given by the […]

The Lord’s Victory over the Nations 1 “Who is this coming from the city of Bozrah in Edom? Who is this so splendidly dressed in red, marching alongin power and strength?” It is the Lord, powerful to save, coming to announce his victory. 2 “Why is his clothing so red, like that of someone who […]

1 Why don’t you tear the sky open and come down? The mountains would see you and shake with fear. 2 They would tremble like water boiling over a hot fire. Come and reveal your power to your enemies, and make the nations tremble at your presence! 3 There was a time when you came […]

God’s Punishment of the Rebellious 1 The Lord said, “I was ready to answer my people’s prayers, but they did not pray. I was ready for them to find me, but they did not even try. The nation did not pray to me, even though I was always ready to answer, ‘Here I am; I […]