Isaiah 65:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷I will punish them for their sins.
    I will also punish them for the sins of their people before them.”
    This is what the Lord says.
“They burned sacrifices on the mountains.
    They disobeyed me by worshiping other gods on the hills.
So I will make sure they are fully punished
    for all the sins they have committed.”

⁸The Lord says,

“Sometimes juice is still left in grapes that have been crushed.
    So people say, ‘Don’t destroy them.’
    They are still of some benefit.”
That is what I will do for the good of those who serve me.
    I will not destroy all my people.
⁹I will give children
    to the families of Jacob and Judah.
    They will possess my entire land.
My chosen people will be given all of it.
    Those who serve me will live there.