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Isaiah 61:7-9
Contemporary English Version
Isaiah 61:7-9
Contemporary English Version
7 They were terribly insulted
and horribly mistreated;
now they will be greatly blessed
and joyful forever.
The Lord Loves Justice
8 I, the Lord, love justice!
But I hate robbery
and injustice.[a]
My people, I solemnly promise
to reward you
with an eternal agreement.
9 Your descendants will be known
in every nation.
All who see them will realize
that they have been blessed,
by me, the Lord.
Footnotes
- 61.8 But … injustice: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
Isaiah 61:7-9
New International Version
Isaiah 61:7-9
New International Version
7 Instead of your shame(A)
you will receive a double(B) portion,
and instead of disgrace
you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit(C) a double portion in your land,
and everlasting joy(D) will be yours.
8 “For I, the Lord, love justice;(E)
I hate robbery and wrongdoing.
In my faithfulness I will reward my people
and make an everlasting covenant(F) with them.
9 Their descendants(G) will be known among the nations
and their offspring among the peoples.
All who see them will acknowledge
that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”(H)
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