Isaiah 58:8

58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; ¹ 

your restoration will quickly arrive; ² 

your godly behavior ³  will go before you,

and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. ⁴ 

Isaiah 62:2

62:2 Nations will see your vindication,

and all kings your splendor.

You will be called by a new name

that the Lord himself will give you. ⁵ 

[58:8]  ¹ tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”

[58:8]  ² tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”

[58:8]  ³ tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.

[58:8]  ⁴ sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.

[62:2]  ⁵ tn Heb “which the mouth of the Lord will designate.”