O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
O Lord, you are my God; I will lift you up high, I will praise your name; because you have done amazing things; your plans from long ago are completely reliable and true.
The writer is declaring complete trust in God, praising Him for His wonderful works and for having plans that are always faithful and true.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Judah faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon. Isaiah is responding with worship after prophesying about God's judgment on the nations and His ultimate victory. The 'counsels of old' refers to God's eternal plans that He has been working out throughout history, showing His faithfulness to His promises.
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