1 The Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus,whom I have grasped by the strong hand,to conquer nations before him,disarming kings,and opening doors before him,so no gates will be shut:
2 I myself will go before you,and I will level mountains.I will shatter bronze doors;I will cut through iron bars.
3 I will give you hidden treasures of secret riches,so you will know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
4 For the sake of my servant Jacob and Israel my chosen,I called you by name.I gave you an honored title,though you didn’t know me.
5 I am the Lord, and there is no other;besides me there is no God.I strengthen you—though you don’t know me—