Isaiah 61:8–11

8 The Lord says, “I love those who do what is right.

I hate it when people steal and do other sinful things.

So I will be faithful to those who do what is right.

And I will bless them.

I will make a covenant with them

that will last forever.

9 Their children after them will be famous among the nations.

Their families will be praised by people everywhere.

All those who see them will agree

that I have blessed them.”

10 The people of Jerusalem will say,

“We take great delight in the Lord.

We are joyful because we belong to our God.

He has dressed us with salvation as if it were our clothes.

He has put robes of godliness on us.

We are like a groom who is dressed up for his wedding.

We are like a bride who decorates herself with her jewels.

11 The soil makes the young plant come up.

A garden causes seeds to grow.

In the same way, the Lord and King will make godliness grow.

And all of the nations will praise him.”