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Isaiah 12

1 And in that day thou shalt say, Jehovah, I will praise thee; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou hast comforted me.
2 Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust, and not be afraid; for Jah, Jehovah, is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation.
3 And with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4 And in that day shall ye say, Give ye thanks to Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his deeds among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.
5 Sing psalms of Jehovah, for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitress of Zion; for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Chapter Summary

A song of joyful thanksgiving: God is my salvation; with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

Book Summary

Isaiah proclaims judgment and hope to Judah: the holiness of God, the folly of trusting nations, and the promise of a coming King and suffering Servant. Its prophecies of Immanuel and the Servant's atoning death are foundational to the New Testament.