Isaiah 52:9
Break forth in joy, sing together,
What it says
Jerusalem's ruins are called to sing because the LORD has comforted and redeemed His people.
What it is doing
This verse turns devastated places into participants in praise.
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