Isaiah 54:11-17 ▼

11 “Poor Jerusalem, storm-tossed, and not comforted, I will set your stones in black mortar, and lay your foundations in lapis lazuli.

12 I will make your fortifications out of rubies, your gates out of sparkling stones, and all your walls out of precious stones.

13 Then all your children will be taught by the LORD, their prosperity will be great,

14 and you will be established on a foundation of righteousness. You will be far from oppression, you will certainly not be afraid; you will be far from terror, it will certainly not come near you.

15 If anyone attacks you, it is not from me; whoever attacks you will fall before you.

16 Look, I have created the craftsman who blows on the charcoal fire and produces a weapon suitable for its task; and I have created the destroyer to cause havoc.

17 No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. This is the heritage of the LORD’s servants, and their vindication is from me.” This is the LORD’s declaration.