Praise the Lord, Call Upon His Name

In the midst of the prophetic judgement on Israel and Judah, this short passage is a relieve for the readers. It is pure praise to God by the author who recognized that God alone is his salvation. The author knows that God is angry but that anger can be turned away. Moreover he recognizes God as his strength and trusts Him. This praise hymn leads the people to shout for the Lord and praise Him, recognizing all the excellent things that God has done."



Isaiah 12
A Hymn of Praise

1 And in that day you will say:
“O Lord, I will praise You;
Though You were angry with me,
Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
2 Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation.’”[a]
3 Therefore with joy you will draw water
From the wells of salvation.
4 And in that day you will say:

“Praise the Lord, call upon His name;
Declare His deeds among the peoples,
Make mention that His name is exalted.
5 Sing to the Lord,
For He has done excellent things;
This is known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion,
For great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!”