English Bible Presentation Sharing - Isaiah Book, chapter 60, verse 27 in Ncv Version

Isaiah 60 : 1 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 2 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 3 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 4 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 5 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 6 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 7 (NCV)

All the sheep from Kedar will be given to you; the sheep from Nebaioth will be brought to you. They will be pleasing sacrifices on my altar, and I will make my beautiful Temple more beautiful.

Isaiah 60 : 8 (NCV)

"The people are returning to you like clouds, like doves flying to their nests.

Isaiah 60 : 9 (NCV)

People in faraway lands are waiting for me. The great trading ships will come first, bringing your children from faraway lands, and with them silver and gold. This will honor the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, who does wonderful things for you.

Isaiah 60 : 10 (NCV)

"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.

Isaiah 60 : 11 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 12 (NCV)

The nation or kingdom that doesn't serve you will be destroyed; it will be completely ruined.

Isaiah 60 : 13 (NCV)

"The great trees of Lebanon will be given to you: its pine, fir, and cypress trees together. You will use them to make my Temple beautiful, and I will give much honor to this place where I rest my feet.

Isaiah 60 : 14 (NCV)

The people who have hurt you will bow down to you; those who hated you will bow down at your feet. They will call you The City of the Lord, Jerusalem, city of the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60 : 15 (NCV)

"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.

Isaiah 60 : 16 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 17 (NCV)

I will bring you gold in place of bronze, silver in place of iron, bronze in place of wood, iron in place of rocks. I will change your punishment into peace, and you will be ruled by what is right.

Isaiah 60 : 18 (NCV)

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

Isaiah 60 : 19 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 20 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 21 (NCV)

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.

Isaiah 60 : 22 (NCV)

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."