Isaiah Chapter 50 (NIV)
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Israel’s Sin and the Servant’s ObedienceThis is what the Lord says:“Where is your mother’s certificate of divorcewith which I sent her away?Or to which of my creditorsdid I sell you?Because of your sins you were sold;because of your transgressions your mother was sent away.
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When I came, why was there no one?When I called, why was there no one to answer?Was my arm too short to ransom you?Do I lack the strength to rescue you?By a mere rebuke I dry up the sea,I turn rivers into a desert;their fish rot for lack of waterand die of thirst.
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I clothe the sky with darknessand make sackcloth its covering.”
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The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue,to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning,wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
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The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears,and I have not been rebellious;I have not drawn back.
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I offered my back to those who beat me,my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;I did not hide my facefrom mocking and spitting.
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Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,I will not be disgraced.Therefore have I set my face like flint,and I know I will not be put to shame.
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He who vindicates me is near.Who then will bring charges against me?Let us face each other!Who is my accuser?Let him confront me!
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It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.Who is he that will condemn me?They will all wear out like a garment;the moths will eat them up.
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Who among you fears the Lordand obeys the word of his servant?Let him who walks in the dark,who has no light,trust in the name of the Lordand rely on his God.
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But now, all you who light firesand provide yourselves with flaming torches,go, walk in the light of your firesand of the torches you have set ablaze.This is what you shall receive from my hand:You will lie down in torment.
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