Isaiah 51:2-4

Contemporary English Version

²God chose Abraham and Sarah
to be your ancestors.
The Lord blessed Abraham,
and from that one man
came many descendants.

³Though Zion is in ruins,
    the Lord will bring comfort,
and the city will be as lovely
as the garden of Eden
    that he provided.
Then Zion will celebrate;
it will be thankful
    and sing joyful songs.

The Lord's Victory Will Last

⁴The Lord says:
You are my people and nation!
So pay attention to me.
My teaching will cause justice
to shine like a light
for every nation.

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Isaiah 51:2-4

New International Version

²look to Abraham,^(A) your father,
    and to Sarah, who gave you birth.
When I called him he was only one man,
    and I blessed him and made him many.^(B)
³The Lord will surely comfort^(C) Zion^(D)
    and will look with compassion on all her ruins;^(E)
he will make her deserts like Eden,^(F)
    her wastelands^(G) like the garden of the Lord.
Joy and gladness^(H) will be found in her,
    thanksgiving^(I) and the sound of singing.