“they are before the throne of God^(A)
    and serve him^(B) day and night in his temple;^(C)
and he who sits on the throne^(D)
    will shelter them with his presence.^(E)
16 ‘Never again will they hunger;
    never again will they thirst.^(F)
The sun will not beat down on them,’^[a]
    nor any scorching heat.^(G)
17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne
    will be their shepherd;^(H)
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’^[b](I)
    ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’^[c]”^(J)

“thrones were set in place,
    and the Ancient of Days^(A) took his seat.^(B)
His clothing was as white as snow;^(C)
    the hair of his head was white like wool.^(D)
His throne was flaming with fire,
    and its wheels^(E) were all ablaze.

⁵ Who is like the Lord our God,^(A)
    the One who sits enthroned^(B) on high,^(C)

“Heaven is my throne,^(A)
    and the earth is my footstool.^(B)
Where is the house^(C) you will build for me?
    Where will my resting place be?