Old Testament
Isaiah 12
Overview
Isaiah 12 is a short, jubilant song of thanksgiving that crowns the great "Book of Immanuel" (chapters 7-12). The redeemed remnant sings, "I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away." God himself has become their salvation, and they draw water with joy from the wells of salvation. The chapter closes with a summons to proclaim the LORD's deeds among the nations and to sing for joy because the Holy One of Israel is great in their midst.
1In that day you will say, “I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.
2Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”
3Therefore with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4In that day you will say, “Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Declare his doings among the peoples! Proclaim that his name is exalted!
5Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!
6Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is great among you!”