Baruch – Chapter 5

Old Testament9 Verses

1Put off, O Jerusalem, the garment of thy mourning, and affliction: and put on the beauty, and honour of that everlasting glory which thou hast from God.

2God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour.

3For God will shew his brightness in thee, to every one under heaven.

4For thy name shall be named to thee by God for ever: the peace of justice, and honour of piety.

5Arise, O Jerusalem, and stand on high: and look about towards the east, and behold thy children gathered together from the rising to the setting sun, by the word of the Holy One rejoicing in the remembrance of God.

6For they went out from thee on foot, led by the enemies: but the Lord will bring them to thee exalted with honour as children of the kingdom.

7For God hath appointed to bring down every high mountain, and the everlasting rocks, and to fill up the valleys to make them even with the ground: that Israel may walk diligently to the honour of God.

8Moreover the woods, and every sweetsmelling tree have overshadowed Israel by the commandment of God.

9For God will bring Israel with joy in the light of his majesty, with mercy, and justice, that cometh from him.

Reflection for Today

As you read Baruch Chapter 5, consider how God's Word speaks to your current situation. Every passage of Scripture has the power to transform our hearts and guide our lives when we approach it with an open mind and a prayerful spirit. The words you're reading today are not just ancient text—they are living and active, capable of speaking directly to your heart and circumstances. Take time to meditate on these verses and ask God to reveal His truth to you in a personal way. Remember that the same God who inspired these words is present with you now, ready to guide and comfort you through His Word.

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