Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Isaiah 60:6-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. Your country will be coveredwith caravans of young camelsfrom Midian and Ephah.The people of Shebawill bring gold and spicesin praise of me, the Lord.

7. Every sheep of Kedarwill come to you;rams from Nebaiothwill be yours as well.I will accept them as offeringsand bring honour to my temple.

8. What is that sailing bylike cloudsor like doves flying home?

9. On those distant islandsyour people are waitingfor me, the Lord.Seagoing ships lead the wayto bring them homewith their silver and gold.I, the holy Lord God of Israel,do this to honour your people,so they will honour me.

10. Jerusalem, your city wallswill be rebuilt by foreigners;their rulers will becomeyour slaves.I punished you in my anger;now I will be kindand treat you with mercy.

11. Your gates will be openday and nightto let the rulers of nationslead their people to youwith all their treasures.

12. Any nation or kingdomthat refuses to serve youwill be wiped out.