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He is astonished to see that there is no one to help the oppressed. So he will use his own power to rescue them and to win the victory.

He will punish his enemies according to what they have done, even those who live in distant lands.

From east to west everyone will fear him and his great power. He will come like a rushing river, like a strong wind.

The Lord says to his people, "I will come to Jerusalem to defend you and to save all of you that turn from your sins.

Other nations will be covered by darkness, But on you the light of the Lord will shine; The brightness of his presence will be with you.

All the sheep of Kedar and Nebaioth Will be brought to you as sacrifices And offered on the altar to please the Lord . The Lord will make his Temple more glorious than ever.

They are ships coming from distant lands, Bringing God's people home. They bring with them silver and gold To honor the name of the Lord , The holy God of Israel, Who has made all nations honor his people.

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

He has sent me to proclaim That the time has come When the Lord will save his people And defeat their enemies. He has sent me to comfort all who mourn,

As surely as seeds sprout and grow, The Sovereign Lord will save his people, And all the nations will praise him.

Like a young man taking a virgin as his bride, He who formed you will marry you. As a groom is delighted with his bride, So your God will delight in you.

On your walls, Jerusalem, I have placed sentries; They must never be silent day or night. They must remind the Lord of his promises And never let him forget them.

The Lord has made a solemn promise, And by his power he will carry it out: "Your grain will no longer be food for your enemies, And foreigners will no longer drink your wine.

"Who is this coming from the city of Bozrah in Edom? Who is this so splendidly dressed in red, marching along in power and strength?" It is the Lord , powerful to save, coming to announce his victory.

"Why is his clothing so red, like that of someone who tramples grapes to make wine?"

I will tell of the Lord 's unfailing love; I praise him for all he has done for us. He has richly blessed the people of Israel because of his mercy and constant love.

from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the Lord himself who saved them. In his love and compassion he rescued them. He had always taken care of them in the past,

but they rebelled against him and made his holy spirit sad. So the Lord became their enemy and fought against them.

But then they remembered the past, the days of Moses, the servant of the Lord , and they asked, "Where now is the Lord , who saved the leaders of his people from the sea? Where is the Lord , who gave his spirit to Moses?

Where is the Lord , who by his power did great things through Moses, dividing the waters of the sea and leading his people through the deep water, to win everlasting fame for himself?" Led by the Lord , they were as sure-footed as wild horses, and never stumbled.