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Isaiah 58:8
New English Translation

8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise;[a]
your restoration will quickly arrive;[b]
your godly behavior[c] will go before you,
and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard.[d]

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  1. Isaiah 58:8 tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.” sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.
  2. Isaiah 58:8 tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”
  3. Isaiah 58:8 tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.
  4. Isaiah 58:8 sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.
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Isaiah 58:8
Revised Standard Version

8 Then shall your light break forth like the dawn,
    and your healing shall spring up speedily;
your righteousness shall go before you,
    the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

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