Isaiah 60

It’s a new day, Jerusalem. [1] Rise and shine.
For the LORD’s shining his light on you.
2Darkness covers the earth,
And clouds blacken the sky.
But the LORD is shining his light on you.
God’s glory is lighting your way.
3Kings and nations will come to you,
Drawn to your light
And looking for guidance.

Open your eyes and watch them come,
Crowds from all directions.
Your sons are among them, from far away,
With young daughters, carried along.
5When you see them coming,
You’ll burst with joy.
Your heart will pound
And your spirit will soar.
Rich nations are coming,
bringing you wealth as their gifts.
6Camel caravans are headed your way.
They’ll come from Midian, [2] Ephah, [3] and Sheba, [4]
Loaded with gold and frankincense,
And saying good things about God.
7Shepherds of Kedar [5] will bring their sheep.
Rams of Nebaioth [6] come, too.
I’ll accept them as animals you sacrifice.
They’ll honor my Temple when they come.
8Who are these people rushing to you
Like a cloud speeding through the sky,
Or a dove hurrying home to the roost?
9Your people are waiting at distant ports
For ships I’m sending to carry them home
With their wealth of silver and gold.
I, the LORD your God, will do it to bless them.
And to honor the name of Israel’s Holy One.

Foreigners will rebuild Jerusalem’s walls.
Their kings will do what you say.
In anger, I tore you down.
With mercy, I build you back.
11Your gates will never close.
Day and night they’ll remain open
So nations can bring you their wealth.
12Any kingdom or nation that refuses to serve you
Will be wiped off the face of the earth.

The best of Lebanon will come to you:
Timber of cypress, plane, [7] and pine.
You’ll use this wood to rebuild my Temple,
Where I’ll rest my feet [8] among my people.
14Nations that abused you
Will bow to you.
People who hated you
Will show you respect.
They’ll call you Jerusalem,
City of the LORD,
City of Israel’s Holy God.
15People hated you, left you,
Refused to come back.
Now I’m making you a top destination.
For generations to come,
People with visit you,
Happy, excited to be there.
16You’ll feed on the wealth of nations.
You’ll take the riches of kings.
That turn of events will remind you
I’m the LORD who came to your rescue.
Mighty God of Jacob’s descendants.
17I’ll upgrade the gifts I bring you.
For wood and stones,
I’ll trade you bronze and iron.
Then for bronze and iron,
I’ll give you silver and gold.
The peace will govern you.
Goodness will guide you.
18Your land will be safe.
No violence, disaster, destruction.
No hostilities inside your borders.
People will call your walls Safety. [9]
Your gates they’ll call Excellence. [10]

The sun won’t light your day anymore [11]
The moon won’t brighten your night.
The LORD is all the light you’ll need,
Forever your source of glory.
20Your sun will never go down again.
Your moon won’t rise and fall.
The LORD will be your light forever,
When your days of mourning are done.
21Your people will all become good.
They’ll always have a home in this land.
They are small shoots I planted by hand,
To honor me as they grow.