1. The Lord has chosen Cyrus to be king!He has appointed him to conquer nations;he sends him to strip kings of their power;the Lord will open the gates of cities for him.To Cyrus the Lord says,
2. “I myself will prepare your way,levelling mountains and hills.I will break down bronze gatesand smash their iron bars.
3. I will give you treasures from dark, secret places;then you will know that I am the Lord,and that the God of Israel has called you by name.