Isaiah 12 WEB

Summary: This short chapter is a psalm of thanksgiving to be sung "in that day" of restoration, opening with praise that God's anger is turned away and He has become salvation: "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid" (v. 2). The people are pictured drawing water joyfully from the "wells of salvation" (v. 3), and are called to make known God's deeds among the nations, proclaiming His name is exalted. The chapter closes urging Zion's inhabitants to cry out and sing, for the Holy One of Israel is great in their midst, ending the first major section of the book on a note of exuberant praise.

1In that day you will say, “I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.

2Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”

3Therefore with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation.

4In that day you will say, “Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name. Declare his doings among the peoples. Proclaim that his name is exalted!

5Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!

6Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion; for the Holy One of Israel is great among you!”

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