21 This people have I formed for myself: they shall show forth my praise.

22 And thou hast not [a]called upon me, O Jacob, but thou hast [b]wearied me, O Israel.

23 Thou [c]hast not brought me the sheep of thy burnt offerings, neither hast thou honored me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense.

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  1. Isaiah 43:22 Thou hast not worshipped me as thou oughtest to have done.
  2. Isaiah 43:22 Because thou hast not willingly received that which I did command thee, thou didst grieve me. Whereby he showeth that his mercies were the only cause of their deliverance, forasmuch as they had deserved the contrary.
  3. Isaiah 43:23 Meaning, in true faith and obedience.

21     the people I formed(A) for myself(B)
    that they may proclaim my praise.(C)

22 “Yet you have not called on me, Jacob,
    you have not wearied(D) yourselves for[a] me, Israel.(E)
23 You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings,(F)
    nor honored(G) me with your sacrifices.(H)
I have not burdened(I) you with grain offerings
    nor wearied you with demands(J) for incense.(K)

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  1. Isaiah 43:22 Or Jacob; / surely you have grown weary of