¹⁰ The Lord will lay bare his holy arm^(A)
    in the sight of all the nations,^(B)
and all the ends of the earth^(C) will see
    the salvation^(D) of our God.

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.
⁵ Every valley shall be filled in,
    every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked roads shall become straight,
    the rough ways smooth.
⁶ And all people will see God’s salvation.’”^[a](A)

²⁰ but if you resist and rebel,^(A)
    you will be devoured by the sword.”^(B)
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.^(C)

¹⁴ then you will find your joy^(A) in the Lord,
    and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights^(B) of the land
    and to feast on the inheritance^(C) of your father Jacob.”
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.^(D)