Monthly Archives: August 2011

1. Listen to Me, O islands, And pay attention, you peoples from afar. The LORD called Me from the womb; From the body of My mother He named Me. 2. He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, In … Continue reading →

1. “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel And who came forth from the loins of Judah, Who swear by the name of the LORD And invoke the God of Israel, {But} not in truth nor in … Continue reading →

1. “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no longer be called tender and delicate. 2. “Take the millstones and … Continue reading →

1. Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over; Their images are {consigned} to the beasts and the cattle. The things that you carry are burdensome, A load for the weary {beast.} 2. They stooped over, they have bowed down together; … Continue reading →

1. Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him And to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be … Continue reading →

1. “But now listen, O Jacob, My servant, And Israel, whom I have chosen: 2. Thus says the LORD who made you And formed you from the womb, who will help you, `Do not fear, O Jacob My servant; And … Continue reading →

1. But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! 2. “When you pass through … Continue reading →

1. “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one {in whom} My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. 2. “He will not cry out or raise {His voice,} … Continue reading →

1. “Coastlands, listen to Me in silence, And let the peoples gain new strength; Let them come forward, then let them speak; Let us come together for judgment. 2. “Who has aroused one from the east Whom He calls in … Continue reading →

1. “Comfort, O comfort My people, says your God.” 2. “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the LORD’S hand Double for … Continue reading →