Verse of the day — Monday, May 11, 2026
Isaiah 49:16
What does Isaiah 49:16 mean?
Let there be universal joy, for God will have mercy upon the afflicted, because of his compassion; upon his afflicted, because of his covenant.
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 49:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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