2 I will go before you.And I will make the mountains flat.I will break down the bronze gates of the cities.I will cut through the iron bars on the gates.
3 I will give you the wealth that is stored away.And I will give you hidden riches.I will do this so you will know I am the Lord.I, the God of Israel, call you by name.
4 I do these things for my servants, the people of Jacob.I do these things for my chosen people, the Israelites.Cyrus, I call you by name.I give you a title of honor even though you don’t know me.
5 I am the Lord. There is no other God.I am the only God.I will make you strongeven though you don’t know me.
6 I do these things so everyone will knowthere is no other God.From the east to the west they will knowI alone am the Lord.
7 I made the light and the darkness.I bring peace, and I cause troubles.I, the Lord, do all these things.
8 “Sky above, make victory fall like rain.Clouds, pour down victory.May the earth receive it.May salvation grow.May victory grow with it.I, the Lord, have created it.