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Isaiah 12 is a short but powerful song of praise that follows the promise of restoration and the righteous reign described in the previous chapter. The chapter shows a people who once stood under God’s anger, but now give thanks because His anger is turned away and His comfort has come. Salvation is not presented as human achievement, but as the work of the LORD, who becomes strength, song, and salvation for His people. The imagery of drawing water from the wells of salvation expresses joy, refreshment, and life received from God. The chapter closes by calling God’s people to praise Him publicly among the nations, because the Holy One of Israel is great in the midst of His people.
Isaiah 12:1 - 12:6
1 And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
2 Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.
3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
5 Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this [is] known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.