1. “Arise! Shine! For your light arrives!The splendor of the Lord shines on you!
2. For, look, darkness covers the earthand deep darkness covers the nations,but the Lord shines on you;his splendor appears over you.
3. Nations come to your light,kings to your bright light.
4. Look all around you!They all gather and come to you – your sons come from far awayand your daughters are escorted by guardians.
5. Then you will look and smile,you will be excited and your heart will swell with pride.For the riches of distant lands will belong to youand the wealth of nations will come to you.
6. Camel caravans will cover your roads,young camels from Midian and Ephah.All the merchants of Sheba will come,bringing gold and incenseand singing praises to the Lord.
7. All the sheep of Kedar will be gathered to you;the rams of Nebaioth will be available to you as sacrifices.They will go up on my altar acceptably,and I will bestow honor on my majestic temple.
8. Who are these who float along like a cloud,who fly like doves to their shelters?
9. Indeed, the coastlands look eagerly for me,the large ships are in the lead,bringing your sons from far away,along with their silver and gold,to honor the Lord your God,the Holy One of Israel, for he has bestowed honor on you.
10. Foreigners will rebuild your walls;their kings will serve you.Even though I struck you down in my anger,I will restore my favor and have compassion on you.
11. Your gates will remain open at all times;they will not be shut during the day or at night,so that the wealth of nations may be delivered,with their kings leading the way.
12. Indeed, nations or kingdoms that do not serve you will perish;such nations will be totally destroyed.