Isaiah 53:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ He was treated badly and made to suffer.
    But he didn’t open his mouth.
He was led away like a lamb to be killed.
    Sheep are silent while their wool is being cut off.
    In the same way, he didn’t open his mouth.
⁸ He was arrested and sentenced to death.
    Then he was taken away.
    He was cut off from this life.
He was punished for the sins of my people.
    Who among those who were living at that time
    tried to stop what was happening?
⁹ He was given a grave with those who were evil.
    But his body was buried in the tomb of a rich man.
He was killed even though he hadn’t harmed anyone.
    And he had never lied to anyone.