Isa 65:16 | NETfull | STEP | Whoever pronounces a blessing in the earth will do so in the name of the faithful God; whoever makes an oath in the earth will do so in the name of the faithful God. For past problems will be forgotten; I will no longer think about them.

Isaiah 65:16

16 Whoever pronounces a blessing in the earth ^{▼▼ Or “in the land” (NIV, NCV, NRSV). The same phrase occurs again later in this verse, with the same options.}
will do so in the name of the faithful God; ^{▼▼ Heb “will pronounce a blessing by the God of truth.”}
whoever makes an oath in the earth
will do so in the name of the faithful God. ^{▼▼ Heb “will take an oath by the God of truth.”}
For past problems will be forgotten;
I will no longer think about them. ^{▼▼ Heb “for the former distresses will be forgotten, and they will be hidden from my eyes.”}