The Lord will justify my survival. Therefore, I will challenge my adversary and with mighty words smite him.
The Lord God will help me destroy all who condemn me, and they will wear out like an old coat eaten by moths.
Who among you who fears the Lord and obeys His voice by obeying the voice of His servants is left to walk in darkness? (None of you!)
The Lord says to those who walk by the light of their own fires—their mere sparks:
- ‘This is what will come to you from my hand (my servant)....-you will lie down in sorrow.'”
Jacob continues to read Isaiah's words...
(compare 2 Nephi, chapter 8 and Isaiah, chapter 51)
Through Isaiah the Lord said,
"Listen, all who desire righteousness. Remember your fine heritage. Remember Abraham your father, and Sarah your mother. For I, the Lord, called and blessed them. Because of their blessing (covenant), I will comfort Zion, and all the deserts will become like the Garden of Eden. And in this paradise, there will be joy, thanksgiving and singing.
Listen, my people--my nation. For my law and judgments will be a light for the people. I will be near, my salvation will go forth, and I will judge them.
The continents will obey me, trusting my power. You will see the heavens, the earth and all its inhabitants pass away. But my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness never-ending.
Listen to me, you who know righteousness, who have my law written in your hearts. Do not fear what men can do, for they will fade as a cloth eaten by moths. But my righteousness and salvation will endure forever--through all generations of time."
Isaiah continues:
