Isaiah 61:6-11 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. But they themselves will bepriests and servantsof the Lord our God.The treasures of the nationswill belong to them,and they will be famous.

7. They were terribly insultedand horribly ill-treated;now they will be greatly blessedand joyful for ever.

8. I, the Lord, love justice!But I hate robberyand injustice.My people, I solemnly promiseto reward youwith an eternal agreement.

9. Your descendants will be knownin every nation.All who see them will realizethat they have been blessed,by me, the Lord.

10. I celebrate and shoutbecause of my Lord God.His saving power and justiceare the very clothes I wear.They are more beautifulthan the jewellery wornby a bride or a groom.

11. The Lord will bring aboutjustice and praisein every nation on earth,like flowers bloomingin a garden.

Isaiah 61