11 This is what the (A)Lord says, the Holy One of Israel and [a]his (B)Maker:

[b](C)Ask Me about the things to come [c]concerning My (D)sons,
And you shall commit to Me (E)the work of My hands.
12 It is I who (F)made the earth, and created mankind upon it.
I (G)stretched out the heavens with My hands,
And I [d]ordained (H)all their [e]lights.
13 I have stirred him in (I)righteousness,
And I will (J)make all his ways smooth.
He will (K)build My city and let My exiles go (L)free,
Without any payment or reward,” says the Lord of armies.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 45:11 Lit He who formed him
  2. Isaiah 45:11 Or Will you ask
  3. Isaiah 45:11 Or upon
  4. Isaiah 45:12 Or commanded
  5. Isaiah 45:12 Lit host; i.e., sun, stars, etc.

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