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"^(a)Arise, shine; for your ^(b)light has come, And the ^(c)glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

"For behold, ^(d)darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you And His ^(e)glory will appear upon you.

"^(f)Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

"^(g)Lift up your eyes round about and see; They all gather together, they ^(h)come to you. Your sons will come from afar, And your ⁽ⁱ⁾daughters will be ^[a]carried in the arms.

"Then you will see and be ^(j)radiant, And your heart will ^[b]thrill and rejoice; Because the ^(k)abundance of the sea will be turned to you, The ^(l)wealth of the nations will come to you.

"A multitude of camels will cover you, The young camels of Midian and ^(m)Ephah; All those from ⁽ⁿ⁾Sheba will come; They will bring ^(o)gold and frankincense, And will ^(p)bear good news of the praises of the Lord .

"All the flocks of ^(q)Kedar will be gathered together to you, The rams of Nebaioth will minister to you; They will go up with acceptance on My ^(r)altar, And I shall ^[c](s)glorify My ^[d]glorious house.