“Strangers will stand and feed your flocks.Foreigners will work your fields and your vineyards.”
Isaiah 61:5 (WEB)
Context Reading
3to provide for those who mourn in Zion,to give to them a garland for ashes,the oil of joy for mourning,the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness,that they may be called trees of righteousness,the planting of Yahweh,that he may be glorified. 4They will rebuild the old ruins.They will raise up the former devastated places.They will repair the ruined citiesthat have been devastated for many generations. 5Strangers will stand and feed your flocks.Foreigners will work your fields and your vineyards. 6But you will be called Yahweh’s priests.Men will call you the servants of our God.You will eat the wealth of the nations.You will boast in their glory. 7Instead of your shame you will have double.Instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion.Therefore in their land they will possess double.Everlasting joy will be to them.