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Isaiah 51:4–5

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¶ Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.
My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Peter 2:9Rank 1 from verse 4
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    9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  2. 1 Corinthians 9:21Rank 2 from verse 4
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    21To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

  3. Isaiah 2:3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  4. Isaiah 42:6Rank 4 from verse 4
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    6I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

  5. Isaiah 49:6Rank 5 from verse 4
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    6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

  6. Micah 4:2Rank 6 from verse 4
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    2And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  7. Psalms 78:1Rank 7 from verse 4
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    1GIVE ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

  8. Exodus 19:6Rank 8 from verse 4
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    6And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

  9. Exodus 33:13Rank 9 from verse 4
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    13Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.

  10. Isaiah 26:2Rank 10 from verse 4
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    2Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

  11. Isaiah 42:1–4Rank 11 from verse 4
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    1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

    2He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

    3A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

    4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

  12. John 16:8–11Rank 12 from verse 4
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    8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

    9Of sin, because they believe not on me;

    10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

    11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

  13. Luke 2:32Rank 13 from verse 4
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    32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

  14. Matthew 12:18–20Rank 14 from verse 4
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    18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

    19He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

    20A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

  15. Proverbs 6:23Rank 15 from verse 4
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    23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

  16. Psalms 106:5Rank 16 from verse 4
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    5That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

  17. Psalms 147:20Rank 17 from verse 4
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    20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.

  18. Psalms 33:12Rank 18 from verse 4
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    12Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

  19. Psalms 50:7Rank 19 from verse 4
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    7Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.

  20. Romans 8:2–4Rank 20 from verse 4
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    2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

    3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

    4That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

From verse 5

  1. Romans 10:17–18Rank 1 from verse 5
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    17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

    18But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

  2. Isaiah 46:13Rank 2 from verse 5
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    13I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

  3. Isaiah 42:4Rank 3 from verse 5
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    4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

  4. Isaiah 60:9Rank 4 from verse 5
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    9Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the Lord thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.

  5. Romans 10:6–10Rank 5 from verse 5
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    6But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

    7Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

    8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

    9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

    10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

  6. 2 Corinthians 5:10Rank 6 from verse 5
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    10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

  7. Joel 3:12Rank 7 from verse 5
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    12Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.

  8. Luke 24:47Rank 8 from verse 5
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    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  9. Mark 16:15Rank 9 from verse 5
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

  10. Matthew 28:18Rank 10 from verse 5
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  11. Matthew 3:2Rank 11 from verse 5
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    2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  12. Psalms 67:4Rank 12 from verse 5
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    4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

  13. Psalms 85:9Rank 13 from verse 5
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    9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

  14. Romans 2:16Rank 14 from verse 5
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    16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

  15. 1 Samuel 2:10Rank 15 from verse 5
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    10The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

  16. Acts 17:31Rank 16 from verse 5
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    31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

  17. Deuteronomy 30:14Rank 17 from verse 5
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    14But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

  18. Ezekiel 47:1–5Rank 18 from verse 5
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    1AFTERWARD he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.

    2Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.

    3And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ancles.

    4Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.

    5Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.

  19. Isaiah 2:2–3Rank 19 from verse 5
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    2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

    3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  20. Isaiah 40:10Rank 20 from verse 5
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    10Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

  21. Isaiah 49:1Rank 21 from verse 5
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    1LISTEN, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.

  22. Isaiah 56:1Rank 22 from verse 5
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    1THUS saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

  23. Isaiah 63:5Rank 23 from verse 5
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    5And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me.

  24. John 5:22–23Rank 24 from verse 5
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    22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  25. Psalms 50:4–6Rank 25 from verse 5
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    4He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

    5Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

    6And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

  26. Psalms 98:9Rank 26 from verse 5
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    9Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

  27. Romans 1:16–17Rank 27 from verse 5
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    16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

    17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

  28. Romans 15:9–12Rank 28 from verse 5
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    9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

    10And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

    11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.

    12And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

  29. Psalms 110:6Rank 29 from verse 5
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    6He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.

  30. Psalms 96:13Rank 30 from verse 5
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    13Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

  31. Zephaniah 2:11Rank 31 from verse 5
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    11The Lord will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen.

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DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 51:4

COMBINED MEANING

hearken

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1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ear

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Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

law

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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

proceed

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Sense 1: To go or continue forward; to advance further. Sense 2: To issue, come forth, or arise from a stated source.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

light

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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 51:5

COMBINED MEANING

gone

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Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

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forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wait

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Sense 1: To remain in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: To attend or serve. Sense 3: As a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

trust

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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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51:4¶ Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.

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51:5My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

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51:6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

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