Isaiah 45:1-2

New Century Version

45 This is what the Lord says to Cyrus, his appointed king:
    “I hold your right hand
and will help you defeat nations
    and take away other kings’ power.
I will open doors for you
    so city gates will not stop you.
² I will go before you
    and make the mountains flat.
I will break down the bronze gates of the cities
    and cut through their iron bars.