Popular Bible Verses from Isaiah 60

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“Jerusalem, get up and shine, because your light has come, and the glory of the LORD shines on you.

Nations will come to your light; kings will come to the brightness of your sunrise.

Darkness now covers the earth; deep darkness covers her people. But the LORD shines on you, and people see his glory around you.

The smallest family will grow to a thousand. The least important of you will become a powerful nation. I am the LORD, and when it is time, I will make these things happen quickly.”

The sun will no longer be your light during the day nor will the brightness from the moon be your light, because the LORD will be your light forever, and your God will be your glory.

Your sun will never set again, and your moon will never be dark, because the LORD will be your light forever, and your time of sadness will end.

When you see them, you will shine with happiness; you will be excited and full of joy, because the wealth of the nations across the seas will be given to you; the riches of the nations will come to you.

“Look around you. People are gathering and coming to you. Your sons are coming from far away, and your daughters are coming with them.

All of your people will do what is right. They will receive the earth forever. They are the plant I have planted, the work of my own hands to show my greatness.

There will be no more violence in your country; it will not be ruined or destroyed. You will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Your gates will always be open; they will not be closed day or night so the nations can bring their wealth to you, and their kings will be led to you.

Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels from Midian and Ephah. People will come from Sheba bringing gold and incense, and they will sing praises to the LORD.

“Jerusalem, foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. When I was angry, I hurt you, but now I want to be kind to you and comfort you.

“You have been hated and left empty with no one passing through. But I will make you great from now on; you will be a place of happiness forever and ever.

You will be given what you need from the nations, like a child drinking milk from its mother. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who saves you. You will know that the Powerful One of Jacob protects you.