Old Testament · Prophets

Isaiah chapter 61

of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because he has me to bring to the . He has sent me to bind up the , to announce to the captives and to those locked in darkness.to announce the and the day of from our God, to everyone who grieves,to give to those who grieve in Zion — to give them a , the instead of grief, clothing of praise instead of a — so they will be called , planted by Yahweh to display his .They will rebuild the , raise up the places long destroyed. They will restore the ruined cities, places left for generations. will stand and tend your flocks, will work your fields and vineyards.But you — you will be called of Yahweh, named of our God. You will feast on the and walk proudly in their riches.Instead of your — a . Instead of disgrace — shouts of joy over their share. So in their land they will inherit double, and their joy will never end.Because I, Yahweh, love . I hate and wrongdoing. I will faithfully give them what they’re owed and make an with them.Their will be known among the nations, their offspring among the peoples. Everyone who sees them will recognize that they are a people Yahweh has .I will in Yahweh! My whole being will celebrate in my God! Because he has dressed me in , wrapped me in a robe of — like a groom wearing a , like a bride adorned with her jewels.Because as the earth , and as a garden makes its seeds sprout, so the Lord Yahweh will make and sprout up in front of .