55 “Is anyone thirsty? it’s all free! 2 Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? You will enjoy the finest food. 3 “Come to me with your ears wide open. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David. 4 See how I used him to display my power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations. 5 You also will command nations you do not know, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious.” 6 Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. 7 Let the wicked change their ways Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. 8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. 9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. 10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and bread for the hungry. 11 It is the same with my word. and it will prosper everywhere I send it. 12 You will live in joy and peace. and the trees of the field will clap their hands! 13 Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow. they will be an everlasting sign of his power and love.”