Isaiah 60:1-5

1 Arise, shine; for your light has come,

 and the glory of the Lord has risen on you.

2 For look! darkness covers the earth,

 and thick clouds the peoples;

 but the Lord will arise over you,

 and His glory will be seen over you.

3 Nations will travel to your light,

 and kings to the brilliance of your dawn.

4 Lift up your eyes all around and see;

 they have all gathered together

and come to you;

 your sons will come from far away,

 with your daughters supported at the side.

5 Then you will see and be radiant;

 your heart will swell with awe,

 because the wealth of the sea

will be brought to you,

 the wealth of the nations will come to you.

translation by Paul H Ashby © 2008 all rights reserved