Isaiah 49:13

Give praise, O heavens! And exult, O earth! Let the mountains give praise with jubilation! For the Lord has consoled his people, and he will take pity on his poor ones.

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In The King James Version

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

In Context

12Behold, some will come from far away, and behold, others from the north and from the sea, and still others from the land of the south.

14And Zion said: “The Lord has abandoned me, and the Lord has forgotten me.”

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Cross References

Psalms 89:13Return, O Lord, how long? And may you be persuaded on behalf of your servants.

Psalms 96:12Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.

Psalms 148:9mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars,

Isaiah 40:1“Be consoled, be consoled, O my people!” says your God.

Isaiah 44:23Give praise, O heavens! For the Lord has shown mercy. Shout with joy, O ends of the earth! Let the mountains resound with praise, with the forest and all its trees. For the Lord has redeemed Jacob, and Israel will be glorified.

Isaiah 52:9Be glad and rejoice together, O deserts of Jerusalem! For the Lord has consoled his people. He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 49:8-13

Encouragement to the Gentiles. ( b. c. 706.) 7 Thus saith the Lord , the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. 8 Thus saith the Lord , In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the… Read the whole commentary →

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