Isaiah 62:1-12 - Zion's New Identity
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and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem,
until her righteousness shines like a bright light
and her salvation, like a flaming torch.
and all kings, your glory.
You will be called by a new name
that the Lord’s mouth will announce.
and a royal diadem in the palm of your God.
and your land will not be called Desolate;
instead, you will be called My Delight is in Her,
and your land Married;
for the Lord delights in you,
and your land will be married.
so your sons will marry you;
and as a groom rejoices
so your God will rejoice over you.
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I have appointed watchmen on your walls;
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the Lord.
until He establishes and makes Jerusalem
the praise of the earth.
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and His strong arm:
I will no longer give your grain
to your enemies for food,
and foreigners will not drink your new wine
you have labored for.
and praise the Lord,
and those who harvest the grapes will drink the wine
in My holy courts.
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prepare a way for the people!
Build it up, build up the highway;
clear away the stones!
Raise a banner for the peoples.
to the ends of the earth,
“Say to Daughter Zion:
Look, your salvation is coming,
His reward is with Him,
and His gifts accompany Him.”
the Lord’s Redeemed;
and you will be called Cared For,
A City Not Deserted.