International Children’s Bible

Isaiah 60:5-14 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

5. When you see them, you will shine with happiness.You will be excited and full of joy.The wealth of the nations across the seas will be given to you.The riches of the nations will come to you.

6. Herds of camels will cover your land.Young camels will come from Midian and Ephah.People will come from Shebabringing gold and incense.And they will sing praises to the Lord.

7. All the sheep from Kedar will be given to you.The male sheep from Nebaioth will be brought to you.They will be pleasing sacrifices on my altar.And I will make my beautiful Temple more beautiful.

8. “The people are returning to you like clouds.They are like doves flying to their nests.

9. People in faraway lands are waiting for me.The great trading ships will come first.They are bringing your children from faraway lands.And with them they bring silver and gold.This will happen to honor the Lord your God.He is the Holy One of Israel.And he does wonderful things for you.

10. “Jerusalem, foreigners will rebuild your walls.Their kings will serve you.When I was angry, I hurt you.But now I want to be kind to you and comfort you.

11. Your gates will always be open.They will not be closed day or nightso the nations can bring their wealth to you.And their kings will be led to you.

12. If a nation or kingdom doesn’t serve you,it will be destroyed.It will be completely ruined.

13. “The great trees of Lebanon will be given to you.Its pine, fir and cypress trees will come to you.You will use these trees to make my Temple beautiful.And I will give much honor to this place where I rest my feet.

14. The people who have hurt you will bow down to you.Those who hated you will bow down at your feet.They will call you The City of the Lord.They will call you Jerusalem, city of the Holy One of Israel.