Praise and Prayer

I will tell of the kindnesses(A) of the Lord,
    the deeds for which he is to be praised,
    according to all the Lord has done for us—
yes, the many good things(B)
    he has done for Israel,
    according to his compassion(C) and many kindnesses.
He said, “Surely they are my people,(D)
    children who will be true to me”;
    and so he became their Savior.(E)
In all their distress he too was distressed,
    and the angel(F) of his presence(G) saved them.[a]
In his love and mercy he redeemed(H) them;
    he lifted them up and carried(I) them
    all the days of old.(J)

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Notas al pie

  1. Isaiah 63:9 Or Savior in their distress. / It was no envoy or angel / but his own presence that saved them

Remembering Yahweh’s Mercy

I will mention the loyal love of Yahweh, the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has done for us,
    and the greatness of goodness to the house of Israel that he has done to them according to his mercy and the abundance of his loyal love.

And he said, “Surely my people are children; they will not break faith.” And he became a Savior to them.

In all their distress, there was no distress,[a]
    and the messenger of his presence[b] saved them,
    in his love and compassion he himself redeemed them,
and he lifted them up,
    and he supported them all the days of old.

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Notas al pie

  1. Isaiah 63:9 The reading tradition (Qere) has “he had distress”
  2. Isaiah 63:9 Literally “face”