Catholic Public Domain Version

Isaiah 42:9-14 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

9. The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I will cause you to hear about them.

10. Sing to the Lord a new canticle, sing his praise from the ends of the earth, you who descend into the sea and all its fullness, the islands and their inhabitants.

11. Let the desert and its cities be lifted up. Kedar will dwell in houses. O inhabitants of the rock, give praise! They will cry out from the top of the mountains.

12. They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands.

13. The Lord will go forth like a strong man; like a man of battle, he will stir up zeal. He will shout and cry out. He will prevail against his enemies.

14. I have always been quiet; I have been silent; I have been patient. I will speak like a woman giving birth. I will destroy and consume, all at once.