1 This is what the Lord says:“The heavens are my throneand the earth is my footstool.Where then is the house you will build for me?Where is the place where I will rest?2 My hand made them;that is how …
Isaiah 65
The Lord Will Distinguish Between Sinners and the Godly 1 “I made myself available to those who did not ask for me;I appeared to those who did not look for me.I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’to a …
Isaiah 64
1 If only you would tear apart the sky and come down!The mountains would tremble before you!2 As when fire ignites dry wood,or fire makes water boil,let your adversaries know who you are,and may the …
Isaiah 63
The Victorious Divine Warrior 1 Who is this who comes from Edom,dressed in bright red, coming from Bozrah?Who is this one wearing royal attire,who marches confidently because of his great …
Isaiah 62
The Lord Takes Delight in Zion 1 “For the sake of Zion I will not be silent;for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet,until her vindication shines brightlyand her deliverance burns like a …
Isaiah 61
The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People 1 The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me,because the Lord has chosen me.He has commissioned me to encourage the poor,to help the broken-hearted,to decree …
Isaiah 60
Zion’s Future Splendour 1 “Arise! Shine! For your light arrives!The splendour of the Lord shines on you!2 For, look, darkness covers the earthand deep darkness covers the nations,but the Lord …
Isaiah 59
Injustice Brings Alienation from God 1 Look, the Lord’s hand is not too weak to deliver you;his ear is not too deaf to hear you.2 But your sinful acts have alienated you from your God;your sins …
Isaiah 58
The Lord Desires Genuine Devotion 1 “Shout loudly! Don’t be quiet!Yell as loud as a trumpet!Confront my people with their rebellious deeds;confront Jacob’s family with their sin!2 They seek me day …
Isaiah 57
1 The godly perish,but no one cares.Honest people disappear,when no one mindsthat the godly disappear because of evil.2 Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace;they rest on their beds.3 But …
Isaiah 56
The Lord Invites Outsiders to Enter 1 This is what the Lord says,“Promote justice! Do what is right!For I am ready to deliver you;I am ready to vindicate you openly.2 The people who do this will be …
Isaiah 55
The Lord Gives an Invitation 1 “Hey, all who are thirsty, come to the water!You who have no money, come!Buy and eat!Come! Buy wine and milkwithout money and without cost!2 Why pay money for …