Isaiah
“Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
Isaiah 51:11
Isaiah 51:11 (KJV) speaks to joy, sorrow, and hope — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Isaiah 35:10“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
John 16:22“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“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalms 126:5“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Matthew 5:12
Common questions
What does Isaiah 51:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 51:11 reads: "Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away." The verse speaks to joy, sorrow, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 51 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 51:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away." is Isaiah 51:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 51.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 51:11?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 51:11 include Isaiah 35:10, John 16:22, and Psalms 30:5. Reading them alongside Isaiah 51:11 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Isaiah 51:11?
Read Isaiah 51:11 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.