Joyful families drawing clear water from wells and singing together beneath Jerusalem's morning light

Isaiah 12

JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
A redeemed community gives thanks because God's anger has turned away and his comfort has come. Trust replaces fear as the people joyfully draw from salvation's wells and proclaim God's deeds among the nations.
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1And in that day thou shalt say: 'I will give thanks unto Thee, O LORD; for though Thou was angry with me, Thine anger is turned away, and Thou comfortest me.
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for GOD the LORD is my strength and song; and He is become my salvation.'
3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4And in that day shall ye say: 'Give thanks unto the LORD, proclaim His name, declare His doings among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted.
5Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done gloriously; this is made known in all the earth.
6Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.'

Verses to memorize from Isaiah 12

  • Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for…
  • Isaiah 12:3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.