Far from human habitation he cuts a shaft in places forgotten by the foot of man. Far from men he dangles and sways.

Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold.

Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD.

Will Your wonders be known in the darkness, or Your righteousness in the land of oblivion?

Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.

I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.

Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.

He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.