Isaiah 12
Isaiah gives a song of praise for the day of salvation. The redeemed will say, 'O LORD, I will praise You; though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away.' They will draw water with joy from the wells of salvation and declare the LORD's doings among the peoples.
| v | King James Version | Modern English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. | In that day You will say, "I will praise You, O LORD. Though You were angry with me, Your anger turned away, and You comforted me. |
| 2 | Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. | God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation." |
| 3 | Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. | With joy You will draw water from the wells of salvation. |
| 4 | And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. | In that day You will say, "Give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 5 | Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. | Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known throughout all the earth. |
| 6 | Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. | Shout and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in Your midst is the Holy One of Israel!" |