1. Thus says the Lord to his anointed, Cyrus,whose right hand I grasp,Subduing nations before him,stripping kings of their strength,Opening doors before him,leaving the gates unbarred:
2. I will go before youand level the mountains;Bronze doors I will shatter,iron bars I will snap.
3. I will give you treasures of darkness,riches hidden away,That you may know I am the Lord,the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
4. For the sake of Jacob, my servant,of Israel my chosen one,I have called you by name,giving you a title, though you do not know me.
5. I am the Lord, there is no other,there is no God besides me.It is I who arm you, though you do not know me,