20 The animals of the field will glorify Me,
The (A)jackals and the ostriches,
Because I have (B)given waters in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert,
To give drink to My chosen people.
21 The people whom (C)I formed for Myself
(D)Will declare My praise.

The Shortcomings of Israel

22 “Yet you have not called on Me, Jacob;
But you have become (E)weary of Me, Israel.

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20 The wild animals(A) honor me,
    the jackals(B) and the owls,
because I provide water(C) in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland,
to give drink to my people, my chosen,
21     the people I formed(D) for myself(E)
    that they may proclaim my praise.(F)

22 “Yet you have not called on me, Jacob,
    you have not wearied(G) yourselves for[a] me, Israel.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 43:22 Or Jacob; / surely you have grown weary of