Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Na ol lain bipo i bin mekim nogut long yu na i no bin laikim yu tru, ol bai i daunim het bilong ol na bai ol i kam long yu. Na bai ol i brukim skru na putim het bilong ol i go daun long graun klostu long lek bilong yu na givim biknem long yu. Na bai ol i kolim yu olsem, ‘Taun bilong Bikpela’ na ‘Saion, taun bilong God bilong Israel, em God bilong mekim gutpela na stretpela pasin olgeta.’
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that those who once hurt or looked down on you will one day come to respect and honor you. They will call you 'The City of the LORD' and 'The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.' This is a promise of reversal and honor from God.
Explained for Children
Imagine if the kids who used to tease you now come to you for help and say you're the coolest kid in school. That's what this verse is saying - God will make the people who were mean to you treat you like a hero.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this around 700 BC to the people of Judah who were facing hardships. It was a time of political turmoil and exile. The promise of reversal and honor was meant to uplift and encourage them.
Living It Out Today
If you've ever felt hurt or looked down upon, remember that God can turn those situations around. Imagine a workplace scenario where you've been passed over for a promotion, but then your former colleagues come to you for advice and respect.