Isaiah 65:14

"Therefore the Lord GOD says, “Behold, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry; behold, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. Behold, my servants will rejoice, but you will be disappointed."

Key Reflection

This passage contrasts the blessings of God's faithful servants with the judgment faced by those who reject Him. Those who follow God will find true satisfaction and joy, while the unfaithful will remain unsatisfied and disappointed, highlighting the ultimate futility of rebellion against divine provision.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Shall sing for joy of heart -They who serve me shall have abundant occasion of rejoicing. But ye - shall howl. You shall shriek under the anguish and distress that shall come upon you. For vexation of spirit -Margin, as in Hebrew, ‘Breaking.’ That is, your spirit shall be broken and crushed under the weight of the calamities that shall come upon you.

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