1. This is what the Lord says to Cyrus, his appointed king:“I hold your right handand will help you defeat nationsand take away other kings’ power.I will open doors for youso city gates will not stop you.
2. I will go before youand make the mountains flat.I will break down the bronze gates of the citiesand cut through their iron bars.
3. I will give you the wealth that is stored awayand the hidden richesso you will know I am the Lord,the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
4. I do these things for my servants, the people of Jacob,and for my chosen people, the Israelites.Cyrus, I call you by name,and I give you a title of honor even though you don’t know me.
5. I am the Lord. There is no other God;I am the only God.I will make you strong,even though you don’t know me,
6. so that everyone will knowthere is no other God.From the east to the west they will knowI alone am the Lord.