Isaiah
“Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”
Isaiah 49:13
Isaiah 49:13 (KJV) speaks to comfort from God, sadness, and God's mercy — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
2 Corinthians 1:3“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;”
Psalms 31:7“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3
Common questions
What does Isaiah 49:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 49:13 reads: "Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted." The verse speaks to comfort from God, sadness, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 49 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 49:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted." is Isaiah 49:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 49.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 49:13?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 49:13 include 2 Corinthians 1:3, Psalms 30:5, and Psalms 31:7. Reading them alongside Isaiah 49:13 deepens the theme of comfort from God.
How can I pray with Isaiah 49:13?
Read Isaiah 49:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.