Judgment on Babylon 1 The Lord says, “Babylon, come down from your throne, and sit in the dust on the ground. You were once like a virgin, a city unconquered,…

God Is Lord of the Future 1 Listen to this, people of Israel, you that are descended from Judah: You swear by the name of the Lord and claim to…

Israel, A Light to the Nations 1 Listen to me, distant nations, you people who live far away! Before I was born, the Lord chose me and appointed me to…

1 The Lord says, “Do you think I sent my people away like a man who divorces his wife? Where, then, are the papers of divorce? Do you think I…

Words of Comfort to Jerusalem 1 The Lord says, “Listen to me, you that want to be saved, you that come to me for help. Think of the rock from…

God Will Rescue Jerusalem 1 Jerusalem, be strong and great again! Holy city of God, clothe yourself with splendor! The heathen will never enter your gates again. 2 Shake yourself…

1 The people reply, “Who would have believed what we now report? Who could have seen the Lord’s hand in this? 2 It was the will of the Lord that…

The Lord’s Love for Israel 1 Jerusalem, you have been like a childless woman, but now you can sing and shout for joy. Now you will have more children than…

God’s Offer of Mercy 1 The Lord says, “Come, everyone who is thirsty— here is water! Come, you that have no money— buy grain and eat! Come! Buy wine and…

God’s People Will Include All Nations 1 The Lord says to his people, “Do what is just and right, for soon I will save you. 2 I will bless those…