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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/isaiah/65.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/65.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />My servants will sing out of the joy of their hearts, but you will cry out from anguish of heart and wail in brokenness of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/65.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />My servants will sing for joy, but you will cry in sorrow and despair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/65.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of heart and shall wail for breaking of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/65.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/65.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/65.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, My servants shall sing for joy of heart, But you shall cry for sorrow of heart, And wail for grief of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/65.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, My servants will shout joyfully with a glad heart, But you will cry out from a painful heart, And you will wail from a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/65.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Behold, My servants will shout joyfully with a glad heart, But you will cry out with a heavy heart, And you will wail with a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/65.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Behold, My servants shall shout joyfully with a glad heart, But you shall cry out with a heavy heart, And you shall wail with a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/65.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, My slaves will shout joyfully with a merry heart, But you will cry out with a pained heart, And you will wail with a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/65.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Indeed, My servants will shout for joy from a happy heart, But you will cry out with a heavy heart, And you shall wail <i>and</i> howl from a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/65.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look! My servants will shout for joy from a glad heart, but you will cry out from an anguished heart, and you will lament out of a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/65.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My servants will shout for joy from a glad heart, but you will cry out from an anguished heart, and you will lament out of a broken spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/65.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for vexation of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/65.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My servants will laugh and sing, but you will be sad and cry out in pain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/65.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/65.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My servants will sing because of the gladness in their hearts. But you will cry because of your sadness and wail because of your depression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/65.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They will sing for joy, but you will cry with a broken heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/65.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My servants will sing in gladness of heart, but you'll cry for help from anguish of heart, and you'll howl from brokenness of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/65.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Look, my servants will shout for joy as happiness fills their hearts! But you will cry out as sorrow fills your hearts; you will wail because your spirits will be crushed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/65.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />look, my servants shall sing in gladness of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/65.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/65.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/65.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, my servants will sing for joy of heart, but you will cry for sorrow of heart, and will wail for anguish of spirit. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/65.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, My servants sing from joy of heart, "" And you cry from pain of heart, "" And you howl from breaking of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/65.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, My servants sing from joy of heart, And ye cry from pain of heart, And from breaking of spirit ye do howl.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/65.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, my servants shall shout from good of heart, but ye shall cry from pain of heart, and wail from breaking of spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/65.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold my servants shall rejoice, and you shall be confounded: behold my servants shall praise for joyfulness of heart, and you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for grief of spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/65.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, my servants will rejoice, and you will be confounded. Behold, my servants will give praise in exultation of heart, and you will cry out in sorrow of heart, and you will wail in contrition of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/65.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My servants shall shout for joy of heart, But you shall cry out for grief of heart, and howl for anguish of spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/65.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/65.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall complain for sorrow of heart and for vexation of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/65.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold, my Servants shall sing from the blessings of their heart, and you shall complain from the sorrow of your heart and from the breaking of your spirit<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/65.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, My servants shall sing For joy of heart, But ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, And shall wail for vexation of spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/65.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />behold, my servants shall exult with joy, but ye shall cry for the sorrow of your heart, and shall howl for the vexation of your spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/65-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=14333" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/65.htm">Judgments and Promises</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: yā·rōn·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">will shout for joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2898.htm" title="2898: miṭ·ṭūḇ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Good things, goods, goodness. From towb; good, in the widest sense, especially goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare.">with a glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">but you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6817.htm" title="6817: tiṣ·‘ă·qū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; to proclaim.">will cry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3511.htm" title="3511: mik·kə·’êḇ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A pain. From ka'ab; suffering, adversity.">with a heavy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3213.htm" title="3213: tə·yê·lî·lū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To howl, make a howling. A primitive root; to howl or yell.">and wail</a> <a href="/hebrew/7667.htm" title="7667: ū·miš·šê·ḇer (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or sheber; from shabar; a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution.">with a broken</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">spirit.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Matthew 8:12</a></span><br />But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-25.htm">Luke 6:25</a></span><br />Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Revelation 18:7</a></span><br />As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42</a></span><br />And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-13</a></span><br />The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-26.htm">Proverbs 1:26-27</a></span><br />in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, / when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a></span><br />Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-21.htm">Job 8:21</a></span><br />He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2</a></span><br />Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28</a></span><br />There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Revelation 22:15</a></span><br />But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-4.htm">Psalm 2:4</a></span><br />The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.</p><p class="hdg">my servants</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Isaiah 24:14</a></b></br> They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Isaiah 52:8,9</a></b></br> Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13</a></b></br> The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.</p><p class="hdg">ye shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Matthew 8:12</a></b></br> But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42</a></b></br> And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a></b></br> Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast <i>him</i> into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p><p class="hdg">vexation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-9.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-21.htm">Brokenness</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-9.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-10.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-5.htm">Howl</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-5.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-3.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-20.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-11.htm">Sounds</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-14.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-19.htm">Vexation</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-5.htm">Wail</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/4-5.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-34.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Brokenness</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-18.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-18.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-7.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-7.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-8.htm">Howl</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-18.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-7.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-15.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-16.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-13.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-5.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-13.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-34.htm">Sounds</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-27.htm">Vexation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-8.htm">Wail</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 65</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/65-1.htm">The calling of the Gentiles, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">and the rejection of the Jews, for their incredulity, idolatry, and hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/65-8.htm">A remnant shall be saved</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/65-11.htm">Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/65-17.htm">The blessed state of the new Jerusalem</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "servants" refer to those who are obedient to God's will, often seen as the remnant of Israel who remain faithful. The joy and gladness they experience is a fulfillment of God's promises and blessings, often associated with the Messianic age. This joy is not merely emotional but is rooted in the spiritual blessings and salvation provided by God. The concept of joy in the Lord is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2</a> and <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in God's presence and provision.<p><b>but you will cry out with a heavy heart</b><br>The contrast here is stark, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting God. The "you" refers to those who have turned away from God's commandments and pursued idolatry or injustice. The "heavy heart" signifies deep sorrow and regret, often associated with divine judgment. This is reminiscent of the lamentations found in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet mourns for the people who have forsaken God. The sorrow is not just personal but communal, reflecting the broader consequences of sin and rebellion against God.<p><b>and wail with a broken spirit</b><br>The imagery of wailing and a broken spirit underscores the depth of despair and hopelessness experienced by those who are separated from God. In biblical times, wailing was a common expression of mourning and distress, often associated with funerals or times of great calamity. A "broken spirit" indicates a complete loss of hope and vitality, often seen as a result of God's judgment. This phrase can be connected to the themes of repentance and restoration found in <a href="/psalms/51-17.htm">Psalm 51:17</a>, where a broken and contrite heart is seen as pleasing to God, offering a path back to His grace. The contrast between the joy of the servants and the despair of the unfaithful serves as a powerful reminder of the choices set before humanity and the eternal consequences of those choices.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servants_of_the_lord.htm">The Servants of the Lord</a></b><br>These are the faithful followers of God who are obedient to His commands and live according to His will. In the context of Isaiah, they represent the remnant of Israel who remain true to God amidst widespread unfaithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_unfaithful.htm">The Unfaithful</a></b><br>This group contrasts with the servants of the Lord. They are those who have turned away from God, choosing idolatry and disobedience over faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_isaiah.htm">The Prophet Isaiah</a></b><br>Isaiah is the prophet through whom God delivers this message. He is a major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_judgment_and_restoration.htm">The Context of Judgment and Restoration</a></b><br>Isaiah 65 is part of a larger discourse where God contrasts the fate of the faithful with that of the unfaithful, promising restoration and blessing to His servants while pronouncing judgment on those who reject Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_future_kingdom.htm">The Future Kingdom</a></b><br>This passage points to the eschatological hope of a future kingdom where God's faithful will experience joy and fulfillment, contrasting with the despair of those who reject Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_obedience.htm">Joy in Obedience</a></b><br>True joy comes from living in obedience to God. The servants of the Lord experience joy because they align their lives with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejection.htm">The Consequences of Rejection</a></b><br>Turning away from God leads to sorrow and despair. The unfaithful experience a heavy heart and broken spirit as a result of their choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_future_restoration.htm">Hope in Future Restoration</a></b><br>Believers can find hope in the promise of future restoration and joy, even amidst current trials and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Remaining faithful to God, even when it is difficult, leads to ultimate joy and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_of_destinies.htm">Contrast of Destinies</a></b><br>The passage highlights the stark contrast between the destinies of the faithful and the unfaithful, urging believers to choose the path of righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_65.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 65</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_jesus'_life_and_teachings_fulfill_god.htm">How does Jesus' life and teachings fulfill God's promise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_to_do_when_peace_is_absent.htm">How does God reveal Himself?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_mystery_of_faith.htm">What constitutes the mystery of faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_narnia's_final_battle's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of Narnia's final battle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/65-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדַ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will shout for joy</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֹ֖נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rōn·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give a ringing cry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a glad</span><br /><span class="heb">מִטּ֣וּב</span> <span class="translit">(miṭ·ṭūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2898.htm">Strong's 2898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heart,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתֶּ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will cry out</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּצְעֲקוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·‘ă·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6817.htm">Strong's 6817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to proclaim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a heavy</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכְּאֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kə·’êḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3511.htm">Strong's 3511: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suffering, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wail</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּיֵלִֽילוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·yê·lî·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3213.htm">Strong's 3213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To howl, make a howling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a broken</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשֵּׁ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·šê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7667.htm">Strong's 7667: </a> </span><span class="str2">A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spirit.</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֖וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/65-14.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 65:14 Behold my servants shall sing for joy (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 65:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 65:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/65-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 65:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 65:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>