Hearken ye unto me my people, and give ear unto me, O my people: for a [a]Law shall proceed from me, and I will bring forth my judgment for the light of the people.

My [b]righteousness is near: my salvation goeth forth, and mine [c]arm shall judge the people: the isles shall wait for me, and shall trust unto mine arm.

Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the [d]heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein, shall perish in like manner: but my salvation shall be forever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 51:4 I will rule and govern my Church by my word and doctrine.
  2. Isaiah 51:5 The time that I will accomplish my promise.
  3. Isaiah 51:5 My power and strength.
  4. Isaiah 51:6 He forewarneth them of the horrible changes and mutations of all things, and how he will preserve his church in the midst of all these dangers.

“Listen to me, my people;(A)
    hear me,(B) my nation:
Instruction(C) will go out from me;
    my justice(D) will become a light to the nations.(E)
My righteousness draws near speedily,
    my salvation(F) is on the way,(G)
    and my arm(H) will bring justice to the nations.
The islands(I) will look to me
    and wait in hope(J) for my arm.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
    look at the earth beneath;
the heavens will vanish like smoke,(K)
    the earth will wear out like a garment(L)
    and its inhabitants die like flies.
But my salvation(M) will last forever,(N)
    my righteousness will never fail.(O)

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