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21     My people, the ones whom I chose and created for My own,
        will sing My praise.

22     In truth, you never really called upon me, did you, Jacob, My people?
        So how then could you be tired of Me, Israel, My own?

23     You didn’t present Me with sheep for burnt offerings
        or acknowledge Me in sacrifices.
    I didn’t tire you by demanding so many gifts of offerings and incense.

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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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Footnotes

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