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See truly; look carefully—darkness blankets the earth;
    people all over are cloaked in darkness.
But God will rise and shine on you;
    the Eternal’s bright glory will shine on you, a light for all to see.
Nations north and south, peoples east and west, will be drawn to your light,
    will find purpose and direction by your light.
In the radiance of your rising, you will enlighten the leaders of nations.

Don’t be shy; don’t be doubtful; lift up your eyes and look around.
    They have gathered all around you, eager to come and be close to you.
And your children will come back to this land:
    your sons from the farthest places of wandering,
    and your daughters gently carried home.

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See, darkness(A) covers the earth
    and thick darkness(B) is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
    and his glory appears over you.
Nations(C) will come to your light,(D)
    and kings(E) to the brightness of your dawn.

“Lift up your eyes and look about you:
    All assemble(F) and come to you;
your sons come from afar,(G)
    and your daughters(H) are carried on the hip.(I)

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