Isaiah 62:1–5

Zion’s New Identity

62 For the sake of Zion I will not be silent,

and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not maintain a quiet attitude,

until her righteousness goes out like the bright light,

and her salvation burns like a torch.

2 And the nations shall see your righteousness,

and all the kings your glory,

and ⌊you will be called⌋a a new name

that the mouth of Yahweh will designate.

3 And you shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of Yahweh,

and a headband of royalty in the hand of your God.

4 It shall no longer be said of you, “Forsaken,”

and it shall no longer be said of your land, “Desolation!”

but ⌊you will⌋b be called “My Delight Is In Her,”

and your land, “Married,”

for Yahweh delights in you,

and your land shall be married.

5 For as a young man marries a virgin,

so shall your sons marry you,

and as is the joy of the bridegroom over the bride,

so shall your God rejoice over you.