Isaiah 61:4-9
New International Version
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins(A)
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
5 Strangers(B) will shepherd your flocks;
foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.
6 And you will be called priests(C) of the Lord,
you will be named ministers of our God.
You will feed on the wealth(D) of nations,
and in their riches you will boast.
7 Instead of your shame(E)
you will receive a double(F) portion,
and instead of disgrace
you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit(G) a double portion in your land,
and everlasting joy(H) will be yours.
8 “For I, the Lord, love justice;(I)
I hate robbery and wrongdoing.
In my faithfulness I will reward my people
and make an everlasting covenant(J) with them.
9 Their descendants(K) will be known among the nations
and their offspring among the peoples.
All who see them will acknowledge
that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”(L)
Isaiah 61:4-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 They shall build up the ancient ruins;
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.(A)
5 Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks;
foreigners shall till your land and dress your vines,(B)
6 but you shall be called priests of the Lord;
you shall be named ministers of our God;
you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations,
and in their riches you shall glory.(C)
7 Because their[a] shame was double
and dishonor was proclaimed as their lot,
therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion;
everlasting joy shall be theirs.(D)
8 For I, the Lord, love justice,
I hate robbery and wrongdoing;[b]
I will faithfully give them their recompense,
and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.(E)
9 Their descendants shall be known among the nations
and their offspring among the peoples;
all who see them shall acknowledge
that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed.(F)
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