Isaiah 45:1-3

Good News Translation

45 The Lord has chosen Cyrus to be king.
He has appointed him to conquer nations;
    he sends him to strip kings of their power;
    the Lord will open the gates of cities for him.
To Cyrus the Lord says,
² “I myself will prepare your way,
    leveling mountains and hills.
I will break down bronze gates
    and smash their iron bars.
³ I will give you treasures from dark, secret places;
    then you will know that I am the Lord
    and that the God of Israel has called you by name.