English Standard Version

Isaiah 9:1-3 English Standard Version (ESV)

1. But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

2. The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,on them has light shone.

3. You have multiplied the nation;you have increased its joy;they rejoice before youas with joy at the harvest,as they are glad when they divide the spoil.