Isaiah 60:1-9

The Glory of Zion 1“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

2See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.

3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

4“Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip.

5Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come.

6Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the LORD .

7All Kedar’s flocks will be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve you; they will be accepted as offerings on my altar, and I will adorn my glorious temple.

8“Who are these that fly along like clouds, like doves to their nests?

9Surely the islands look to me; in the lead are the ships of Tarshish, Or the trading ships bringing your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor.