Isaiah 65:13

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:

Literal

Therefore thus says the Lord YHWH: “Behold, My servants will eat, and you will go hungry. Behold, My servants will drink, and you will go thirsty. Behold, My servants will be glad, and you will be put to shame.

Latin

Propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus Deus: Ecce servi mei comedent, et vos esurietis; ecce servi mei bibent, et vos sitietis;

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Isaiah 65:13–15

The difference between the wicked and God's servants affects all parts of life. God punishes the wicked but blesses those who truly serve him (see Isaiah 65:17–25).

Isaiah 65:8–16

The Lord planned to spare and reward a remnant of righteous people.

Isaiah 65:1–66:24

Here, the Lord responds to the prayer in Isaiah 63:7–64:12.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah The Messianic Banquet

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Malachi 3:18
So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”
Isaiah 66:14
When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies.
Luke 16:24–25
So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’
Isaiah 61:7
Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
Isaiah 66:5
You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”
Luke 14:23–24
So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.
Isaiah 44:9
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame.
Isaiah 1:19
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.
Psalm 34:10
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Psalm 37:19–20
In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.

Parallels

Romans 10:1–21

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Revelation Congregation Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem

Topics

Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Law of God: Punishment for Disobeying Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People

Isaiah 65:13

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