Isaiah 43:20-25

Good News Translation

²⁰ Even the wild animals will honor me;
    jackals and ostriches will praise me
when I make rivers flow in the desert
    to give water to my chosen people.
²¹ They are the people I made for myself,
    and they will sing my praises!”

“But you were tired of me, Israel;
    you did not worship me.
²³ You did not bring me your burnt offerings of sheep;
    you did not honor me with your sacrifices.
I did not burden you by demanding offerings
    or wear you out by asking for incense.
²⁴ You didn't buy incense for me
    or satisfy me with the fat of your animals.
Instead you burdened me with your sins;
    you wore me out with the wrongs you have committed.
²⁵ And yet, I am the God who forgives your sins,
    and I do this because of who I am.
I will not hold your sins against you.