621 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent , And for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet , Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness , And her salvation like a torch that is burning . 2 The nations will see your righteousness , And all kings your glory ; And you will be called by a new name Which the mouth of the Lord will designate . 3 You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord , And a royal diadem in the hand of your God . 4 It will no longer be said to you, " Forsaken ," Nor to your land will it any longer be said , "Desolate "; But you will be called , "My delight is in her," And your land , " Married "; For the Lord delights in you, And to Him your land will be married . 5 For as a young man marries a virgin , So your sons will marry you; And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride , So your God will rejoice over you.
6 On your walls , O Jerusalem , I have appointed watchmen ; All day and all night they will never keep silent . You who remind the Lord , take no rest for yourselves;
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-6
Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-5
(Read Isaiah 62:1-5)
The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trails and difficulties. She shall be called by a new name, a pleasant name, such as she was never called by before. The state of true religion in the world, before the preaching of the gospel, no man seemed to have any real concern for. God, by his grace, has wrought that in his church, which makes her his delight. Let us thence learn motives to holiness. If the Lord rejoices over us, we should rejoice in his service.
Commentary on Isaiah 62:6-9
(Read Isaiah 62:6-9)
God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are; he bids us to cry after him, and give him no rest, Luke 11:5,6. It is a sign that God is coming to a people in mercy, when he pours out a spirit of prayer upon them. See how uncertain our creature-comforts are. See also God's mercy in giving plenty, and peace to enjoy it. Let us delight in attending the courts of the Lord, that we may enjoy the consolations of his Spirit.