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"Jerusalem, get up and shine, because your light has come, and the glory of the Lord shines on you.
2
Darkness now covers the earth; deep darkness covers her people. But the Lord shines on you, and people see his glory around you.
3
Nations will come to your light; kings will come to the brightness of your sunrise.
4
"Look around you. People are gathering and coming to you. Your sons are coming from far away, and your daughters are coming with them.
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When you see them, you will shine with happiness; you will be excited and full of joy, because the wealth of the nations across the seas will be given to you; the riches of the nations will come to you.
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Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels from Midian and Ephah. bringing gold and incense, and they will sing praises to the Lord.
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All the sheep from Kedar will be given to you; the sheep from Nebaioth will be brought to you. They will be pleasing sacrifices on my altar, and I will make my beautiful Temple more beautiful.
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"The people are returning to you like clouds, like doves flying to their nests.