Isaiah 52:9 net — In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the LORD consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.

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"In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the LORD consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem."

— Isaiah 52:9, NET Bible

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Isaiah 52 — Context

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For this reason my people will know my name, for this reason they will know at that time that I am the one who says,‘Here I am.’”

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How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion,“Your God reigns!”

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Listen, your watchmen shout; in unison they shout for joy, for they see with their very own eyes the LORD’s return to Zion.

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In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the LORD consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.

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The LORD reveals his royal power in the sight of all the nations; the entire earth sees our God deliver.

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Leave! Leave! Get out of there! Don’t touch anything unclean! Get out of it! Stay pure, you who carry the LORD’s holy items!

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Yet do not depart quickly or leave in a panic. For the LORD goes before you; the God of Israel is your rear guard.

Isaiah 52:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 52:9 say?
Isaiah 52:9 in the NET Bible reads: “In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the LORD consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.”
Where is Isaiah 52:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 52:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 52, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 52:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 52:9 in?
Isaiah 52:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 52:9?
Isaiah 52:9 reads (NET): “In unison give a joyful shout, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the LORD consoles his people; he protects Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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