Isaiah 51:6

6 "1Lift up your eyes to the sky, Then look to the earth beneath *; For the 2sky will vanish like smoke, And the 3earth will wear out like a garment And its inhabitants will die in like manner; But My 4salvation will be forever, And My righteousness will not wane.

Isaiah 51:6 In-Context

4 "Pay attention to Me, O My people, And give ear to Me, O My nation; For a law will go forth from Me, And I will set My justice for a light of the peoples.
5 "My righteousness is near, My salvation has gone forth, And My arms will judge the peoples; The coastlands will wait for Me, And for My arm they will wait expectantly.
6 "Lift up your eyes to the sky, Then look to the earth beneath ; For the sky will vanish like smoke, And the earth will wear out like a garment And its inhabitants will die in like manner; But My salvation will be forever, And My righteousness will not wane.
7 "Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Nor be dismayed at their revilings.
8 "For the moth will eat them like a garment, And the grub will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will be forever, And My salvation to all generations."

Cross References 4

  • 1. Isaiah 40:26
  • 2. Psalms 102:25, 26; Isaiah 13:13; Isaiah 34:4; Matthew 24:35; Hebrews 1:10-12; 2 Peter 3:10
  • 3. Psalms 102:25, 26; Isaiah 13:13; Isaiah 34:4; Matthew 24:35; Hebrews 1:10-12; 2 Peter 3:10
  • 4. Isaiah 45:17; Isaiah 51:8

Footnotes 2

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