1. This is what the Lord says to Cyrus, his appointed king:“I hold your right hand.I will help you defeat nations.I will help you take other kings’ power away.I will open doors for youso city gates will not stop you.
2. I will go before you.And I will make the mountains flat.I will break down the bronze gates of the cities.I will cut through the iron bars on the gates.
3. I will give you the wealth that is stored away.And I will give you hidden riches.I will do this so you will know I am the Lord.I, the God of Israel, call you by name.
4. I do these things for my servants, the people of Jacob.I do these things for my chosen people, the Israelites.Cyrus, I call you by name.I give you a title of honor even though you don’t know me.
5. I am the Lord. There is no other God.I am the only God.I will make you strongeven though you don’t know me.
6. I do these things so everyone will knowthere is no other God.From the east to the west they will knowI alone am the Lord.