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Isaiah 42:5-15 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. I am the Lord God.I created the heavenslike an open tent above.I made the earth and everythingthat grows on it.I am the source of lifefor all who live on this earth,so listen to what I say.

6. I chose you to bring justice,and I am here at your side.I selected and sent youto bring lightand my promise of hopeto the nations.

7. You will give sightto the blind;you will set prisoners freefrom dark dungeons.

8. My name is the Lord!I won't let idols or humansshare my glory and praise.

9. Everything has happenedjust as I said it would;now I will announcewhat will happen next.

10. Tell the whole world to singa new song to the Lord!Tell those who sail the oceanand those who live far awayto join in the praise.

11. Tell the tribes of the desertand everyone in the mountainsto celebrate and sing.

12. Let them announcehis praises everywhere.

13. The Lord is marching outlike an angry soldier,shouting with all his mightwhile attacking his enemies.

14. For a long time, I, the Lord,have held my temper;now I will scream and groanlike a woman giving birth.

15. I will destroy the mountainsand what grows on them;I will dry up rivers and ponds.

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