Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake,
What it says
Zion is told to awake, clothe herself in strength and beauty, and no longer expect the unclean oppressor.
What it is doing
This verse opens the chapter by reversing Jerusalem's shame into holy dignity.
In context
1Awake, awake, 2Shake off your dust! 3For this is what the LORD says: 4For this is what the Lord GOD says: 5And now what have I here? 6Therefore My people will know My name; 7How beautiful on the mountains 8Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, 9Break forth in joy, sing together, 10The LORD has bared His holy arm 11Depart, depart, go out from there! 12For you will not leave in a hurry