Isaiah 61:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Cross References

Esther 9:22

the days when we Jews defeated our enemies. Remember this month as a time when our sorrow was turned to joy, and celebration took the place of crying. Celebrate by having parties and by giving to the poor and by sharing gifts of food with each other.

Psalm 104:15

wine to cheer us up, olive oil for our skin, and grain for our health.

Psalm 149:4

The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

Psalm 23:5

You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honour me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.

Psalm 30:11

You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

Psalm 30:12

I thank you from my heart, and I will never stop singing your praises, my LORD and my God.

Psalm 45:7

You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Dress up, comb your hair, and look your best.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say, “I thank you, LORD! You were angry with me, but you stopped being angry and gave me comfort.

Isaiah 26:2

Open the city gates for a law-abiding nation that is faithful to God.

Isaiah 44:23

Tell the heavens and the earth to start singing! Tell the mountains and every tree in the forest to join in the song! The LORD has rescued his people; now they will worship him.

Isaiah 46:13

I will soon come to save you. I am not far away and will waste no time; I take pride in Israel and will save Jerusalem.

Isaiah 52:1

Jerusalem, wake up! Stand up and be strong. Holy city of Zion, dress in your best clothes. Those foreigners who ruined your sacred city won't bother you again.

Isaiah 61:10

I celebrate and shout because of my LORD God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewellery worn by a bride or a groom.

Jeremiah 31:13

Young women and young men, together with the elderly, will celebrate and dance, because I will comfort them and turn their sorrow into happiness.

Ezekiel 34:29

I will make their fields produce large amounts of crops, so they will never again go hungry or be laughed at by foreigners.

Ezekiel 47:7

where I saw dozens of trees on each side.

Zechariah 3:5

I spoke up and said, “Also put a clean priestly turban on his head.” Then they dressed him in priestly clothes and put the turban on him, while the LORD's angel stood there watching.

Matthew 15:13

Jesus answered, “Every plant that my Father in heaven did not plant will be pulled up by the roots.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 15:22

But his father said to the servants, “Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him. Give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honoured.

John 16:20

I tell you for certain that you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but later you will be happy.

1 Corinthians 3:9

Apollos and I work together for God, and you are God's garden and God's building.

1 Corinthians 6:20

God paid a great price for you. So use your body to honour God.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

This will happen on that day when the Lord returns to be praised and honoured by all who have faith in him and belong to him. This includes you, because you believed what we said.

Hebrews 1:9

You loved justice and hated evil, and so I, your God, have chosen you. I appointed you and made you happier than any of your friends.”

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.