Isaiah 62

Verses 1–8 of 12 (Section 1 of 2) · 225 words · Tap below to start

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1For Zions sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalems sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning lamp.2 The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory, and you will be called by a new name, which Yahwehs mouth will name.3 You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahwehs hand, and a royal diadem in your Gods hand.4 You will not be called Forsaken any more; nor will your land be called Desolate any more: but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for Yahweh delights in you, and your land will be married.5 For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.6 I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day nor night. You who call on Yahweh, take no rest,7 and give him no rest, until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.8 Yahweh has sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give your grain to be food for your enemies; and foreigners will not drink your new wine, for which you have labored;