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Exaltation of the Afflicted

61 The (A)Spirit of Lord Yahweh is upon me
Because Yahweh has anointed me
To (B)bring good news to the [a](C)afflicted;
He has sent me to (D)bind up the brokenhearted,
To (E)proclaim release to captives
And [b]freedom to prisoners,

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 61:1 Or humble
  2. Isaiah 61:1 Lit opening to those who are bound

To (A)grant those who mourn in Zion,
Giving them a headdress instead of ashes,
The (B)oil of rejoicing instead of mourning,
The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting.
So they will be called [a](C)oaks of righteousness,
The planting of Yahweh, that He may show forth His beautiful glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 61:3 Or terebinths