Isaiah 54:11-17
Established in righteousness, secured by the Lord.
11 “You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
13 All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great.
14 You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.
15 Behold, they may gather together, but not by me. Whoever gathers together against you will fall because of you.
16 “Behold, I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame, and forges a weapon for his work; and I have created the destroyer to destroy.
17 No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says Yahweh.
Established in righteousness, secured by the LORD.
To assure afflicted Zion of secure restoration, divine protection, and enduring vindication.
Spoken to a people who had experienced affliction and instability, the promise of rebuilding and security offers hope of a renewed future.
Barren Zion Sings Under the LORD’s Everlasting Covenant of Peace
Because the Servant has borne sin, the LORD restores barren Zion with everlasting compassion, covenant peace, righteous security, and a future no weapon can overthrow.