\id ISA  
\h Isaiah 
\toc1 Isaiah 
\toc2 Isaiah 
\mt1 Isaiah  
\c 1  
\s1 Heading  
\p
\v 1  \w Here is the message|strong="H2377"\w* \w about Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w and Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w was revealed|strong="H2372"\w* \w to Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w* \w during the time|strong="H3117"\w* \w when Uzziah|strong="H5818"\w*, \w Jotham|strong="H3147"\w*, \w Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w*, \w and Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w reigned over|strong="H4428"\w* \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w*.   
\s1 Obedience, \w not|strong="H1121"\w* Sacrifice  
\q1
\v 2  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w O heavens|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w pay attention|strong="H0238"\w*, \w O earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w speaks|strong="H1696"\w*\w :|strong="H1431"\w*  
\q1 \w “I raised|strong="H1431"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, \w I brought|strong="H7311"\w* \w them up|strong="H7311"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H1992"\w* \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w have rebelled|strong="H6586"\w* \w against|strong="H1696"\w* \w me|strong="H7311"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w An ox|strong="H7794"\w* \w recognizes|strong="H3045"\w* \w its owner|strong="H7069"\w*,  
\q1 \w a donkey|strong="H2543"\w* \w recognizes where its owner|strong="H1167"\w* \w puts its food|strong="H0018"\w*;  
\q1 \w but Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w me,|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w*.”  
\v 4   
\q1 \w The sinful|strong="H1945"\w* \w nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w is as good|strong="H2398"\w* \w as dead,|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w weighed down|strong="H3515"\w* \w by evil deeds|strong="H5771"\w*.  
\q1 \w They are offspring|strong="H2233"\w* \w who do wrong|strong="H7489"\w*,  
\q1 \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \w who do wicked|strong="H7843"\w* \w things.|strong="H5800"\w*  
\q1 \w They have abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H5006"\w*  
\q1 \w and rejected|strong="H5006"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w Holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w One of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\q1 \w They are alienated|strong="H0268"\w* \w from|strong="H3478"\w* \w him|strong="H0853"\w*.  
\v 5   
\q1 \w Why|strong="H4100"\w* \w do you insist on|strong="H5921"\w* \w being battered|strong="H5221"\w*\w ?|strong="H3254"\w*  
\q1 \w Why do you continue|strong="H3254"\w* \w to rebel|strong="H5627"\w*\w ?|strong="H7218"\w*  
\q1 \w Your head|strong="H7218"\w* \w has a massive wound|strong="H2483"\w*,  
\q1 \w your whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w body|strong="H3824"\w* \w is weak|strong="H1742"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w From the soles|strong="H3709"\w* \w of your feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w to your head|strong="H7218"\w*,  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w spot that is unharmed|strong="H4974"\w*.  
\q1 \w There are only bruises|strong="H6482"\w*, \w cuts|strong="H2250"\w*,  
\q1 \w and open|strong="H2961"\w* \w wounds|strong="H4347"\w*.  
\q1 \w They have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w been cleansed|strong="H2115"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w bandaged|strong="H2280"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w have they been treated|strong="H7401"\w* \w with olive oil|strong="H8081"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Your land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is devastated|strong="H8077"\w*,  
\q1 \w your cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w burned|strong="H8313"\w* \w with fire|strong="H0784"\w*.  
\q1 \w Right before|strong="H5048"\w* \w your eyes your crops|strong="H0127"\w*  
\q1 \w are being destroyed|strong="H0398"\w* \w by foreign invaders|strong="H2114"\w*.  
\q1 \w They leave behind|strong="H4114"\w* \w devastation|strong="H8077"\w* \w and destruction|strong="H2114"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w is left isolated|strong="H3498"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a hut|strong="H5521"\w* \w in a vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*,  
\q1 \w or a shelter|strong="H4412"\w* \w in a cucumber field|strong="H4750"\w*;  
\q1 \w she is a besieged|strong="H5341"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w If|strong="H3884"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w had not left|strong="H3498"\w* \w us a few|strong="H4592"\w* \w survivors|strong="H8300"\w*,  
\q1 \w we would have quickly|strong="H4592"\w* \w become like Sodom|strong="H5467"\w*,  
\q1 \w we|strong="H1819"\w* \w would have become|strong="H1961"\w* \w like Gomorrah|strong="H6017"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H3069"\w* \w word|strong="H1697"\w*,  
\q1 \w you leaders|strong="H7101"\w* \w of Sodom|strong="H5467"\w*\w !|strong="H0238"\w*  
\q1 \w Pay attention|strong="H0238"\w* \w to our God’s|strong="H0430"\w* \w rebuke|strong="H8451"\w*,  
\q1 \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w of Gomorrah|strong="H6017"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11 “\w Of what importance|strong="H4100"\w* \w to me are your many|strong="H7230"\w* \w sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w*\w ?”|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H7646"\w*  
\q1 \w “I am stuffed|strong="H7646"\w* \w with|strong="H5930"\w* \w burnt|strong="H5930"\w* \w sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w*  
\q1 \w of rams|strong="H0352"\w* \w and the fat|strong="H2459"\w* \w from steers|strong="H4806"\w*.  
\q1 \w The blood|strong="H1818"\w* \w of bulls|strong="H6499"\w*, \w lambs|strong="H3532"\w*, \w and goats|strong="H6260"\w*  
\q1 \w I do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w want|strong="H2654"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w When|strong="H7200"\w* \w you enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w my presence|strong="H6440"\w*,  
\q1 \w do you actually|strong="H4310"\w* \w think I want|strong="H1245"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w –|strong="H7429"\w*  
\q1 \w animals trampling|strong="H7429"\w* \w on my courtyards|strong="H2691"\w*?   
\q1
\v 13  \w Do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w any more|strong="H3254"\w* \w meaningless|strong="H4503"\w* \w offerings|strong="H4503"\w*;  
\q1 \w I consider|strong="H7723"\w* \w your incense|strong="H7004"\w* \w detestable|strong="H8441"\w*\w !|strong="H2320"\w*  
\q1 \w You observe new moon|strong="H2320"\w* \w festivals, Sabbaths|strong="H7676"\w*, \w and convocations|strong="H4744"\w*,  
\q1 \w but I cannot|strong="H3201"\w* \w tolerate sin-stained|strong="H0205"\w* \w celebrations|strong="H6116"\w*!   
\q1
\v 14  \w I hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w your new moon|strong="H2320"\w* \w festivals|strong="H4150"\w* \w and assemblies|strong="H5315"\w*;  
\q1 \w they are a burden|strong="H2960"\w*  
\q1 \w that I am tired|strong="H3811"\w* \w of carrying|strong="H5375"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w When you spread|strong="H6566"\w* \w out your hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w in prayer|strong="H5956"\w*,  
\q1 \w I look|strong="H5869"\w* \w the other way|strong="H5956"\w*;  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w you offer your many|strong="H7235"\w* \w prayers|strong="H8605"\w*,  
\q1 \w I do|strong="H5956"\w* \w not|strong="H0369"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w your hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w are covered|strong="H4390"\w* \w with blood|strong="H1818"\w*.  
\v 16   
\q1 \w Wash|strong="H7364"\w*\w ! Cleanse|strong="H2135"\w* \w yourselves!|strong="H5493"\w*  
\q1 \w Remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w your sinful|strong="H7455"\w* \w deeds|strong="H4611"\w*  
\q1 \w from my sight|strong="H5869"\w*.  
\q1 \w Stop|strong="H2308"\w* \w sinning|strong="H7489"\w*!   
\q1
\v 17  \w Learn|strong="H3925"\w* \w to do what is right|strong="H3190"\w*\w !|strong="H1875"\w*  
\q1 \w Promote|strong="H1875"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*\w !|strong="H0833"\w*  
\q1 \w Give|strong="H0833"\w* \w the oppressed|strong="H2541"\w* \w reason to celebrate|strong="H0833"\w*\w !|strong="H8199"\w*  
\q1 \w Take up the cause|strong="H8199"\w* \w of the orphan|strong="H3490"\w*\w !|strong="H7378"\w*  
\q1 \w Defend|strong="H7378"\w* \w the rights of the widow|strong="H0490"\w*!  
\v 18   
\q1 \w Come|strong="H1980"\w*, \w let’s|strong="H4994"\w* \w consider|strong="H3198"\w* \w your options,”|strong="H0559"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w “Though|strong="H0518"\w* \w your sins|strong="H2399"\w* \w have stained you like the color red|strong="H8144"\w*,  
\q1 \w you can become|strong="H3835"\w* \w white|strong="H3835"\w* \w like snow|strong="H7950"\w*;  
\q1 \w though|strong="H0518"\w* \w they are as easy to see as the color|strong="H0119"\w* \w scarlet|strong="H8438"\w*,  
\q1 \w you can become|strong="H1961"\w* \w white like wool|strong="H6785"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you have a willing|strong="H0014"\w* \w attitude and obey|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w then you will again eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w the good crops|strong="H2898"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w But if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you refuse|strong="H3985"\w* \w and rebel|strong="H4784"\w*,  
\q1 \w you will be devoured|strong="H0398"\w* \w by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*.”  
\q1 \w Know for|strong="H3588"\w* \w certain|strong="H6310"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has spoken|strong="H1696"\w*.   
\s1 Purifying Judgment  
\q1
\v 21  \w How|strong="H0349"\w* \w tragic that the once-faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*  
\q1 \w has become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a prostitute|strong="H2181"\w*\w !|strong="H4395"\w*  
\q1 \w She was once a center|strong="H4395"\w* \w of|strong="H4941"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w fairness|strong="H6664"\w* \w resided|strong="H3885"\w* \w in her,|strong="H6258"\w*  
\q1 \w but now|strong="H6258"\w* \w only murderers|strong="H7523"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Your|strong="H3701"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w has become|strong="H1961"\w* \w scum|strong="H5509"\w*,  
\q1 \w your beer|strong="H5435"\w* \w is diluted|strong="H4107"\w* \w with water|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Your officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w are rebels|strong="H5637"\w*,  
\q1 \w they associate|strong="H2270"\w* \w with|strong="H1590"\w* \w thieves|strong="H1590"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them love|strong="H0157"\w* \w bribery|strong="H7810"\w*,  
\q1 \w and look for|strong="H7291"\w* \w payoffs|strong="H8021"\w*.  
\q1 \w They do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w take up|strong="H8199"\w* \w the cause|strong="H7379"\w* \w of the orphan|strong="H3490"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w defend|strong="H0935"\w* \w the rights of|strong="H0413"\w* \w the widow|strong="H0490"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w*, \w the sovereign|strong="H0113"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w the powerful ruler|strong="H0046"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w this:|strong="H1945"\w*  
\q1 \w “Ah|strong="H1945"\w*, \w I will seek vengeance|strong="H5162"\w* \w against my adversaries|strong="H6862"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will take revenge|strong="H5358"\w* \w against my enemies|strong="H0341"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w I will attack|strong="H5921"\w* \w you;|strong="H6884"\w*  
\q1 \w I will purify|strong="H6884"\w* \w your metal|strong="H0913"\w* \w with flux|strong="H1252"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your slag|strong="H5509"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w I will reestablish|strong="H7725"\w* \w honest judges|strong="H8199"\w* \w as in former|strong="H7223"\w* \w times,|strong="H3289"\w*  
\q1 \w wise advisers|strong="H3289"\w* \w as in earlier|strong="H8462"\w* \w days.|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w Then|strong="H3651"\w* \w you will be called|strong="H7121"\w*, \w ‘The Just|strong="H6664"\w* \w City|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w Faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w Town|strong="H7151"\w*.’”  
\v 27   
\q1 \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w will be freed by justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her returnees|strong="H6299"\w* \w by righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w All|strong="H3162"\w* \w rebellious|strong="H6586"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w* \w will be shattered|strong="H7667"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will perish|strong="H3615"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w they|strong="H0954"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* \w be|strong="H3588"\w* \w ashamed|strong="H0954"\w* \w of the sacred trees|strong="H0352"\w*  
\q1 \w you|strong="H2530"\w* find \w so|strong="H0834"\w* \w desirable|strong="H2530"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will be embarrassed|strong="H2659"\w* \w because of the sacred orchards|strong="H1593"\w*  
\q1 \w where|strong="H0834"\w* \w you choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w to|strong="H0954"\w* worship.   
\q1
\v 30  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a tree|strong="H0424"\w* \w whose leaves|strong="H5929"\w* \w wither|strong="H5034"\w*,  
\q1 \w like an orchard|strong="H1593"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w is|strong="H0369"\w* unwatered.   
\q1
\v 31  \w The powerful|strong="H2634"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like|strong="H5296"\w* \w a|strong="H1961"\w* thread \w of yarn,|strong="H6467"\w*  
\q1 \w their deeds|strong="H6467"\w* \w like a spark|strong="H5213"\w*;  
\q1 \w both|strong="H8147"\w* \w will burn|strong="H1197"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,  
\q1 \w and no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one will put out the fire|strong="H3518"\w*.   
\c 2  
\p
\v 1  \w Here is the message|strong="H1697"\w* \w about Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w and Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w was revealed|strong="H2372"\w* \w to Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w In the future|strong="H0319"\w*  
\q1 \w the mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w will endure|strong="H3559"\w*  
\q1 \w as the most important|strong="H7218"\w* \w of mountains|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w and will be the most prominent|strong="H5375"\w* \w of hills|strong="H1389"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will stream|strong="H5102"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w it|strong="H3559"\w*,   
\q1
\v 3  \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w peoples|strong="H5971"\w* \w will come|strong="H1980"\w* \w and say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w Come, let|strong="H1980"\w* \w us go|strong="H1980"\w* \w up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H3069"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3384"\w* \w he|strong="H3588"\w* \w can|strong="H1980"\w* \w teach|strong="H3384"\w* \w us his requirements|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H1980"\w* \w we|strong="H3588"\w* \w can|strong="H1980"\w* \w follow|strong="H1980"\w* \w his standards|strong="H0734"\w*.”  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w will be the center for moral instruction|strong="H8451"\w*;  
\q1 \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will issue|strong="H3318"\w* \w edicts|strong="H1697"\w* \w from|strong="H3318"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w He will judge|strong="H8199"\w* \w disputes between|strong="H0996"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will settle|strong="H3198"\w* \w cases for many|strong="H7227"\w* \w peoples|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will beat|strong="H3807"\w* \w their swords|strong="H2719"\w* \w into plowshares|strong="H0855"\w*,  
\q1 \w and their spears|strong="H2595"\w* \w into pruning hooks|strong="H4211"\w*.  
\q1 \w Nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w take up|strong="H5375"\w* \w the sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w against|strong="H0413"\w* \w other nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w train|strong="H3925"\w* \w for war|strong="H4421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w O descendants|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w come|strong="H1980"\w*, \w let us walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w guiding light|strong="H0216"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \w Lord’s|strong="H3068"\w* Day \w of|strong="H1004"\w* Judgment  
\q1
\v 6  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w O \+nd Lord\+nd*, you have abandoned|strong="H5203"\w* \w your people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w the descendants|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w diviners from the east|strong="H6924"\w* \w are everywhere|strong="H4390"\w*;  
\q1 \w they consult omen readers|strong="H6049"\w* \w like the Philistines|strong="H6430"\w* \w do.|strong="H5606"\w*  
\q1 \w Plenty|strong="H5606"\w* \w of foreigners|strong="H5237"\w* \w are around|strong="H5606"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Their land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w and silver|strong="H3701"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w end|strong="H7097"\w* \w to their wealth|strong="H0214"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of horses|strong="H5483"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w end|strong="H7097"\w* \w to their chariots|strong="H4818"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Their land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of worthless idols|strong="H0457"\w*;  
\q1 \w they worship|strong="H7812"\w* \w the product|strong="H4639"\w* \w of their own hands|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\q1 \w what their own fingers|strong="H0676"\w* \w have|strong="H0834"\w* \w fashioned|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Men|strong="H0120"\w* \w bow down|strong="H7817"\w* \w to them in homage,|strong="H0376"\w*  
\q1 \w they lie flat on the ground in worship|strong="H0376"\w*.  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w spare|strong="H5375"\w* \w them|strong="H5375"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w Go|strong="H0935"\w* \w up into the rocky|strong="H6697"\w* \w cliffs|strong="H6083"\w*,  
\q1 \w hide|strong="H2934"\w* \w in the ground|strong="H6083"\w*.  
\q1 \w Get away|strong="H6343"\w* \w from the dreadful|strong="H6343"\w* \w judgment|strong="H0935"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1347"\w*  
\q1 \w from his royal|strong="H1347"\w* \w splendor|strong="H1926"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Proud|strong="H1365"\w* \w men|strong="H0120"\w* \w will be brought low|strong="H8213"\w*,  
\q1 \w arrogant|strong="H7312"\w* \w men|strong="H0376"\w* \w will be humiliated|strong="H7817"\w*;  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w will be exalted|strong="H7682"\w*  
\q1 \w in that day|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w has planned a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of judgment,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3605"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the high|strong="H7311"\w* \w and mighty|strong="H5375"\w*,  
\q1 \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who are proud|strong="H1343"\w* \w – they will be humiliated|strong="H8213"\w*;   
\q1
\v 13  \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the cedars|strong="H0730"\w* \w of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w*,  
\q1 \w that are so high|strong="H7311"\w* \w and mighty|strong="H5375"\w*,  
\q1 \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the oaks|strong="H0437"\w* \w of Bashan|strong="H1316"\w*;   
\q1
\v 14  \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the tall mountains|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the high|strong="H5375"\w* \w hills|strong="H1389"\w*,   
\q1
\v 15  \w for every|strong="H3605"\w* \w high|strong="H1364"\w* \w tower|strong="H4026"\w*,  
\q1 \w for every|strong="H3605"\w* \w fortified|strong="H1219"\w* \w wall|strong="H2346"\w*,   
\q1
\v 16  \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the large ships|strong="H8659"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the impressive|strong="H2532"\w* \w ships|strong="H7914"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Proud|strong="H1365"\w* \w men|strong="H0120"\w* \w will be humiliated|strong="H7817"\w*,  
\q1 \w arrogant|strong="H7312"\w* \w men|strong="H0376"\w* \w will be brought low|strong="H8213"\w*;  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w will be exalted|strong="H7682"\w*  
\q1 \w in that day|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The worthless idols|strong="H0457"\w* \w will be completely|strong="H3632"\w* \w eliminated|strong="H2498"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w They|strong="H0935"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w go|strong="H0935"\w* \w into caves|strong="H4631"\w* \w in the rocky|strong="H6697"\w* \w cliffs|strong="H4247"\w*  
\q1 \w and into holes|strong="H4247"\w* \w in the ground|strong="H6083"\w*,  
\q1 \w trying to escape the dreadful|strong="H6343"\w* \w judgment|strong="H0935"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w and his royal|strong="H1347"\w* \w splendor|strong="H1926"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he rises|strong="H6965"\w* \w up to terrify|strong="H6206"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w men|strong="H0120"\w* \w will throw|strong="H7993"\w*  
\q1 \w their silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w and gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w idols|strong="H0457"\w*,  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w they made|strong="H6213"\w* \w for themselves to worship|strong="H7812"\w*,  
\q1 \w into the caves where rodents|strong="H2661"\w* \w and bats|strong="H5847"\w* \w live|strong="H3117"\w*,   
\q1
\v 21  \w so they themselves can go into|strong="H0935"\w* \w the crevices|strong="H5366"\w* \w of the rocky|strong="H6697"\w* \w cliffs|strong="H5585"\w*  
\q1 \w and the openings under the rocky|strong="H5553"\w* \w overhangs,|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w trying to escape|strong="H6440"\w* \w the dreadful judgment|strong="H6343"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w and his royal|strong="H1347"\w* \w splendor|strong="H1926"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he rises up|strong="H6965"\w* \w to terrify|strong="H6206"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Stop|strong="H2308"\w* \w trusting|strong="H4480"\w* \w in human|strong="H0120"\w* \w beings,|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w whose|strong="H0834"\w* \w life’s breath|strong="H5397"\w* \w is in their nostrils|strong="H0639"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w why|strong="H4100"\w* \w should they be|strong="H2803"\w* \w given special consideration|strong="H2803"\w*?   
\c 3  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the sovereign|strong="H0113"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*  
\q1 \w is about to remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w from Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w and Judah|strong="H3063"\w*  
\q1 \w every source|strong="H4938"\w* \w of security|strong="H4938"\w*, \w including|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the food|strong="H3899"\w* \w and water|strong="H4325"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w the mighty|strong="H1368"\w* \w men|strong="H0376"\w* \w and warriors|strong="H4421"\w*,  
\q1 \w judges|strong="H8199"\w* \w and prophets|strong="H5030"\w*,  
\q1 \w omen readers|strong="H7080"\w* \w and leaders|strong="H2205"\w*,   
\q1
\v 3  \w captains|strong="H8269"\w* \w of groups of fifty|strong="H2572"\w*,  
\q1 \w the respected|strong="H5375"\w* \w citizens,|strong="H3289"\w*  
\q1 \w advisers|strong="H3289"\w* \w and those skilled|strong="H2450"\w* \w in magical arts|strong="H2798"\w*,  
\q1 \w and those who|strong="H0995"\w* \w know incantations|strong="H3908"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd* says, “I will make|strong="H5414"\w* \w youths|strong="H5288"\w* \w their officials|strong="H8269"\w*;  
\q1 \w malicious young men|strong="H8586"\w* \w will rule|strong="H4910"\w* \w over|strong="H5414"\w* \w them|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will treat|strong="H5065"\w* \w each other|strong="H0376"\w* \w harshly|strong="H5065"\w*;  
\q1 \w men|strong="H0376"\w* \w will oppose each other|strong="H0376"\w*;  
\q1 \w neighbors|strong="H7453"\w* \w will fight.|strong="H5288"\w*  
\q1 \w Youths|strong="H5288"\w* \w will proudly defy|strong="H7292"\w* \w the elderly|strong="H2205"\w*  
\q1 \w and riffraff|strong="H7034"\w* \w will challenge those who were once respected|strong="H3513"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w will grab|strong="H8610"\w* \w his brother|strong="H0251"\w*  
\q1 \w right in his father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \w and say,|strong="H8071"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘You own a coat|strong="H8071"\w* \w –|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w you be|strong="H1961"\w* \w our leader|strong="H7101"\w*\w !|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w heap of ruins|strong="H4384"\w* \w will be under|strong="H8478"\w* \w your control|strong="H3027"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 7  \w At|strong="H5375"\w* \w that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the brother will shout,|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘I am no|strong="H0369"\w* \w doctor|strong="H2280"\w*,  
\q1 \w I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w* \w or coat|strong="H7101"\w* \w in my|strong="H2280"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*;  
\q1 \w don’t make|strong="H7760"\w* \w me a leader of the people|strong="H5971"\w*!’”   
\q1
\v 8  \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w stumbles|strong="H3782"\w*,  
\q1 \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w falls|strong="H5307"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w their words|strong="H3956"\w* \w and their actions|strong="H4611"\w* \w offend|strong="H3519"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H4784"\w*  
\q1 \w they rebel|strong="H4784"\w* \w against|strong="H0413"\w* \w his|strong="H3068"\w* royal authority.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The look|strong="H1971"\w* \w on their faces|strong="H6440"\w* \w testifies|strong="H6030"\w* \w to their guilt;|strong="H5467"\w*  
\q1 \w like the people of Sodom|strong="H5467"\w* \w they openly|strong="H5046"\w* \w boast of their sin|strong="H2403"\w*.  
\q1 \w Too bad for|strong="H3588"\w* \w them!|strong="H1992"\w*  
\q1 \w For they|strong="H1992"\w* \w bring disaster|strong="H7451"\w* \w on|strong="H7451"\w* \w themselves|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w the innocent|strong="H6662"\w* \w it will go well|strong="H2896"\w* \w with them,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they will be rewarded|strong="H6529"\w* \w for what they have done|strong="H4611"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Too bad|strong="H0188"\w* \w for the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w sinners|strong="H7451"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they will get exactly what they deserve|strong="H1576"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Oppressors|strong="H5065"\w* \w treat my|strong="H5971"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w cruelly;|strong="H0802"\w*  
\q1 \w creditors|strong="H0802"\w* \w rule over|strong="H4910"\w* \w them.|strong="H0833"\w*  
\q1 \w My people’s leaders|strong="H0833"\w* \w mislead|strong="H8582"\w* \w them;|strong="H1104"\w*  
\q1 \w they give you confusing|strong="H1104"\w* \w directions|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w takes|strong="H5324"\w* \w his position|strong="H7378"\w* \w to judge;|strong="H5975"\w*  
\q1 \w he stands|strong="H5975"\w* \w up to pass sentence|strong="H1777"\w* \w on his people|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The|strong="H0935"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to pronounce judgment|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w on the leaders|strong="H2205"\w* \w of his people|strong="H5971"\w* \w and their officials|strong="H8269"\w*.  
\q1 \w He says,|strong="H0859"\w* “\w It|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w who have ruined|strong="H1197"\w* \w the vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*\w !|strong="H1500"\w*  
\q1 \w You have stashed|strong="H1500"\w* \w in your houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w what you have stolen from the poor|strong="H6041"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Why do you crush|strong="H1792"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w and grind|strong="H2912"\w* \w the faces|strong="H6440"\w* \w of the poor|strong="H6041"\w*\w ?”|strong="H0136"\w*  
\q1 \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w has|strong="H6635"\w* spoken.   
\s1 Washing Away Impurity  
\q1
\v 16  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w says|strong="H3282"\w*,  
\q1 “\w The women|strong="H8265"\w* \w of Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w are proud|strong="H1361"\w*.  
\q1 \w They walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w with their|strong="H2952"\w* \w heads high|strong="H8265"\w*  
\q1 \w and flirt|strong="H8265"\w* \w with their|strong="H2952"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*.  
\q1 \w They skip|strong="H2952"\w* \w along|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w and the jewelry on their ankles|strong="H1980"\w* \w jingles|strong="H5913"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w So|strong="H0136"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \w sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0136"\w* \w will afflict|strong="H5596"\w* \w the foreheads|strong="H6936"\w* \w of Zion’s|strong="H6726"\w* \w women|strong="H1323"\w* \w with skin diseases,|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will make the front|strong="H6596"\w* \w of their heads|strong="H6596"\w* \w bald|strong="H6168"\w*.”  
\v 18   
\p \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w will remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w their beautiful|strong="H8597"\w* \w ankle|strong="H5914"\w* \w jewelry,|strong="H7636"\w* \w neck|strong="H7636"\w* \w ornaments|strong="H5914"\w*, \w crescent shaped ornaments|strong="H7720"\w*,  
\v 19  \w earrings|strong="H5188"\w*, \w bracelets|strong="H8285"\w*, \w veils|strong="H7479"\w*,  
\v 20  \w headdresses|strong="H6287"\w*, \w ankle ornaments|strong="H6807"\w*, \w sashes|strong="H7196"\w*, \w sachets,|strong="H3908"\w* \w amulets|strong="H3908"\w*,  
\v 21  \w rings|strong="H2885"\w*, \w nose|strong="H0639"\w* \w rings|strong="H5141"\w*,  
\v 22  \w festive dresses|strong="H4254"\w*, \w robes|strong="H4595"\w*, \w shawls|strong="H4304"\w*, \w purses|strong="H2754"\w*,  
\v 23  \w garments|strong="H5466"\w*, \w vests|strong="H1549"\w*, \w head coverings|strong="H6797"\w*, \w and gowns|strong="H7289"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w A putrid stench|strong="H4716"\w* \w will replace|strong="H8478"\w* \w the smell|strong="H1314"\w* \w of spices|strong="H1314"\w*,  
\q1 \w a rope|strong="H5364"\w* \w will replace|strong="H8478"\w* \w a belt|strong="H2290"\w*,  
\q1 \w baldness|strong="H7144"\w* \w will replace|strong="H8478"\w* \w braided|strong="H4639"\w* \w locks|strong="H4748"\w* \w of hair,|strong="H8242"\w*  
\q1 \w a sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w* \w garment|strong="H4228"\w* \w will replace|strong="H8478"\w* \w a fine robe|strong="H6614"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a prisoner’s brand|strong="H3587"\w* \w will replace|strong="H8478"\w* \w beauty|strong="H3308"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Your|strong="H4962"\w* \w men|strong="H4962"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w your strong men|strong="H1369"\w* \w will die in battle|strong="H4421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Her gates|strong="H6607"\w* \w will mourn|strong="H0578"\w* \w and lament|strong="H0056"\w*;  
\q1 \w deprived|strong="H5352"\w* \w of her people, she will sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\c 4  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w women|strong="H0802"\w* \w will grab hold|strong="H2388"\w* \w of|strong="H0259"\w*  
\q1 \w one|strong="H0259"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w at that time|strong="H3117"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “We will provide|strong="H0398"\w* \w our own food|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w we will provide|strong="H3847"\w* \w our own clothes|strong="H8071"\w*;  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7535"\w* \w let us belong|strong="H8034"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w* –  
\q1 \w take|strong="H2388"\w* \w away|strong="H0622"\w* \w our|strong="H5921"\w* \w shame|strong="H2781"\w*!”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0559"\w* Branch \w of|strong="H0376"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* Lord  
\q1
\v 2  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w the crops|strong="H6780"\w* given \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will bring admiration|strong="H6643"\w* \w and honor|strong="H3519"\w*;  
\q1 \w the produce|strong="H6529"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will be a source of pride|strong="H1347"\w* \w and delight|strong="H8597"\w*  
\q1 \w to those who remain|strong="H6413"\w* \w in Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Those remaining|strong="H7604"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w those left|strong="H3498"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*,  
\q1 \w will be called “holy|strong="H6918"\w*,”  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w who are destined|strong="H3789"\w* \w to live|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w At that time|strong="H0518"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w will wash|strong="H7364"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w excrement|strong="H6675"\w* \w from Zion’s|strong="H6726"\w* \w women|strong="H1323"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will rinse|strong="H1740"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w bloodstains|strong="H1818"\w* \w from Jerusalem’s|strong="H3389"\w* \w midst|strong="H7130"\w*,  
\q1 \w as he comes to judge|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w and to bring devastation|strong="H1197"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Then the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will create|strong="H1254"\w*  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*  
\q1 \w and over|strong="H5921"\w* \w its|strong="H4349"\w* \w convocations|strong="H4744"\w*  
\q1 \w a cloud|strong="H6051"\w* \w and smoke|strong="H6227"\w* \w by day|strong="H3119"\w*  
\q1 \w and a bright|strong="H5051"\w* \w flame|strong="H3852"\w* \w of fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w by night|strong="H3915"\w*;  
\q1 \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w a canopy|strong="H2646"\w* \w will accompany the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s glorious|strong="H3519"\w* \w presence|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w By day|strong="H3119"\w* \w it will be a shelter|strong="H5521"\w* \w to provide|strong="H1961"\w* \w shade|strong="H6738"\w* \w from the heat|strong="H2721"\w*,  
\q1 \w as well as safety|strong="H4268"\w* \w and protection|strong="H4563"\w* \w from the heavy|strong="H2230"\w* \w downpour|strong="H4306"\w*.   
\c 5  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w I|strong="H7891"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w sing|strong="H7891"\w* \w to my love|strong="H3039"\w* \w –|strong="H7892"\w*  
\q1 \w a song|strong="H7892"\w* \w to my lover|strong="H1730"\w* \w about his vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*.  
\q1 \w My love|strong="H3039"\w* \w had a vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*  
\q1 \w on a fertile|strong="H8081"\w* \w hill|strong="H7161"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w He built a hedge|strong="H5823"\w* \w around it,|strong="H5619"\w* \w removed|strong="H5619"\w* \w its|strong="H5619"\w* \w stones|strong="H5619"\w*,  
\q1 \w and planted|strong="H5193"\w* \w a vine|strong="H8321"\w*.  
\q1 \w He built|strong="H1129"\w* \w a tower|strong="H4026"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H8432"\w* \w of it,|strong="H2672"\w*  
\q1 \w and constructed|strong="H2672"\w* \w a winepress|strong="H3342"\w*.  
\q1 \w He waited for|strong="H6960"\w* \w it to produce|strong="H6213"\w* \w edible grapes|strong="H6025"\w*,  
\q1 \w but it produced|strong="H6213"\w* \w sour ones|strong="H0891"\w* instead.   
\q1
\v 3  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*,  
\q1 \w people|strong="H0376"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*,  
\q1 \w you decide|strong="H0996"\w* \w between|strong="H0996"\w* \w me and my vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*!   
\q1
\v 4  \w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w more|strong="H5750"\w* \w can I do|strong="H6213"\w* \w for my vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*  
\q1 \w beyond what I have already done|strong="H6213"\w*\w ?|strong="H6960"\w*  
\q1 \w When I waited|strong="H6960"\w* \w for it to produce|strong="H6213"\w* \w edible grapes|strong="H6025"\w*,  
\q1 \w why|strong="H4069"\w* \w did|strong="H6213"\w* \w it produce sour ones|strong="H0891"\w* \w instead|strong="H3808"\w*?   
\q1
\v 5  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w I will inform|strong="H3045"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w about to do|strong="H6213"\w* \w to my vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*\w :|strong="H5493"\w*  
\q1 \w I will remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w its hedge|strong="H4881"\w* \w and turn|strong="H1961"\w* \w it into|strong="H1961"\w* \w pasture|strong="H1197"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will break|strong="H6555"\w* \w its wall|strong="H1447"\w* \w and allow|strong="H1961"\w* \w animals to graze|strong="H4823"\w* \w there|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I will make|strong="H7896"\w* \w it a wasteland|strong="H1326"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w one will prune|strong="H2168"\w* \w its vines or|strong="H3808"\w* \w hoe|strong="H5737"\w* \w its ground,|strong="H8068"\w*  
\q1 \w and thorns|strong="H8068"\w* \w and briers|strong="H7898"\w* \w will grow|strong="H5927"\w* \w there.|strong="H6680"\w*  
\q1 \w I will order|strong="H6680"\w* \w the clouds|strong="H5645"\w*  
\q1 \w not to drop|strong="H4305"\w* \w any rain|strong="H4306"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w is the vineyard|strong="H3754"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w the people|strong="H0376"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w are the cultivated place|strong="H5194"\w* \w in which he took delight|strong="H8191"\w*.  
\q1 \w He waited|strong="H6960"\w* \w for justice|strong="H4941"\w*, \w but look|strong="H2009"\w* \w what|strong="H4941"\w* \w he|strong="H3588"\w* got – disobedience!  
\q1 \w He|strong="H3588"\w* waited \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w fairness|strong="H6666"\w*, \w but|strong="H3588"\w* \w look|strong="H2009"\w* \w what|strong="H4941"\w* \w he|strong="H3588"\w* got – cries \w for|strong="H3588"\w* help!   
\s1 Disaster \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w Coming|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1
\v 8  \w Those who accumulate|strong="H1945"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H7126"\w*  
\q1 \w those who also accumulate|strong="H7126"\w* \w landed|strong="H7704"\w* \w property|strong="H5704"\w*  
\q1 \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w there is no land left,|strong="H0905"\w*  
\q1 \w and you are the only|strong="H0905"\w* \w landowners|strong="H0657"\w* \w remaining within|strong="H7130"\w* \w the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w told|strong="H0518"\w* \w me this:|strong="H7227"\w*  
\q1 \w “Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w will certainly become desolate|strong="H8047"\w*,  
\q1 \w large|strong="H1419"\w*, \w impressive|strong="H2896"\w* \w houses will have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one living|strong="H3427"\w* \w in|strong="H3427"\w* \w them|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w a large|strong="H6776"\w* \w vineyard|strong="H3754"\w* \w will produce|strong="H6213"\w* \w just a few|strong="H0259"\w* \w gallons|strong="H1324"\w*,  
\q1 \w and enough seed|strong="H2233"\w* \w to yield several bushels|strong="H2563"\w* \w will produce|strong="H6213"\w* \w less than a bushel|strong="H0374"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 11  \w Those who get up|strong="H7925"\w* \w early|strong="H1242"\w* \w to drink beer|strong="H7941"\w* \w are as good as dead|strong="H1945"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who keep|strong="H7291"\w* \w drinking long after|strong="H0309"\w* \w dark|strong="H5399"\w*  
\q1 \w until they are intoxicated|strong="H1814"\w* \w with wine|strong="H3196"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w They have stringed instruments|strong="H5035"\w*, \w tambourines|strong="H8596"\w*, \w flutes|strong="H2485"\w*,  
\q1 \w and wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w at their parties|strong="H4960"\w*.  
\q1 \w So they do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w recognize|strong="H5027"\w* \w what|strong="H4639"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is doing|strong="H6467"\w*,  
\q1 \w they do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w perceive|strong="H7200"\w* \w what|strong="H4639"\w* \w he|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* bringing \w about|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w* \w my|strong="H5971"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will be deported|strong="H1540"\w*  
\q1 \w because of their lack|strong="H1097"\w* \w of understanding|strong="H1847"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their|strong="H4962"\w* \w leaders|strong="H4962"\w* \w will have nothing to eat|strong="H7458"\w*,  
\q1 \w their|strong="H1995"\w* \w masses|strong="H1995"\w* \w will have nothing to drink|strong="H6772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w Death|strong="H7585"\w* \w will open|strong="H7337"\w* \w up|strong="H6473"\w* \w its throat|strong="H6473"\w*,  
\q1 \w and open wide|strong="H2706"\w* \w its mouth|strong="H6310"\w*;  
\q1 \w Zion’s dignitaries|strong="H1097"\w* \w and masses will descend|strong="H3381"\w* \w into it,|strong="H5938"\w*  
\q1 \w including those who revel|strong="H5938"\w* \w and|strong="H6310"\w* celebrate within \w her|strong="H3381"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Men|strong="H0120"\w* \w will be humiliated|strong="H7817"\w*,  
\q1 \w they|strong="H0376"\w* \w will be brought low|strong="H8213"\w*;  
\q1 \w the proud|strong="H1364"\w* \w will be brought low|strong="H8213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will be exalted|strong="H1361"\w* \w when he punishes,|strong="H6918"\w*  
\q1 \w the sovereign|strong="H6918"\w* \w God’s|strong="H0410"\w* \w authority will be recognized when he judges|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Lambs|strong="H3532"\w* \w will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w as if in their pastures|strong="H1699"\w*,  
\q1 \w amid the ruins|strong="H2723"\w* \w the rich sojourners|strong="H4220"\w* \w will graze|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Those|strong="H1945"\w* \w who pull|strong="H4900"\w* \w evil|strong="H5771"\w* \w along using cords|strong="H2256"\w* \w of emptiness|strong="H7723"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H2403"\w*  
\q1 \w who pull sin|strong="H2403"\w* \w as with cart|strong="H5699"\w* \w ropes|strong="H5688"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w They say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Let him hurry|strong="H4116"\w*, \w let him act|strong="H4639"\w* \w quickly|strong="H2363"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H4616"\w* \w we can see|strong="H7200"\w*;  
\q1 \w let the plan|strong="H6098"\w* \w of the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w take shape|strong="H7126"\w* \w and come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to pass,|strong="H3045"\w*  
\q1 \w then we will know|strong="H3045"\w* \w it|strong="H7126"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 20  \w Those|strong="H1945"\w* \w who call evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w and good|strong="H2896"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w who turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w* \w into light|strong="H0216"\w* \w and light|strong="H0216"\w* \w into darkness|strong="H2822"\w*,  
\q1 \w who turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w bitter|strong="H4751"\w* \w into sweet|strong="H4966"\w* \w and sweet|strong="H4966"\w* \w into bitter|strong="H4751"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Those|strong="H1945"\w* \w who think they are wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w those who think|strong="H5869"\w* \w they possess|strong="H5048"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Those who are champions|strong="H0582"\w* \w at drinking|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H2428"\w*  
\q1 \w who display|strong="H2428"\w* \w great courage when mixing|strong="H4537"\w* \w strong drinks|strong="H7941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w They pronounce the guilty|strong="H7563"\w* \w innocent|strong="H6663"\w* \w for|strong="H6118"\w* \w a payoff|strong="H7810"\w*,  
\q1 \w they ignore|strong="H5493"\w* \w the just|strong="H6666"\w* \w cause of the innocent|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w*, \w as flaming|strong="H3956"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w devours|strong="H0398"\w* \w straw|strong="H7179"\w*,  
\q1 \w and dry grass|strong="H2842"\w* \w disintegrates|strong="H7503"\w* \w in the flames|strong="H3852"\w*,  
\q1 \w so their root|strong="H8328"\w* \w will rot|strong="H4716"\w*,  
\q1 \w and their flower|strong="H6525"\w* \w will blow away|strong="H5927"\w* \w like dust|strong="H0080"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they have rejected|strong="H3988"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w law|strong="H8451"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w they have spurned|strong="H5006"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w commands|strong="H0565"\w* \w of the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is furious|strong="H0639"\w* \w with his people|strong="H5971"\w*;  
\q1 \w he lifts|strong="H5186"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w and strikes|strong="H5221"\w* \w them.|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w The mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w shake|strong="H7264"\w*,  
\q1 \w and corpses|strong="H5038"\w* \w lie|strong="H1961"\w* \w like manure|strong="H5478"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H7130"\w* \w of the streets|strong="H2351"\w*.  
\q1 \w Despite all|strong="H3605"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w his anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w subside|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w He lifts a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w for a distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w nation|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w he whistles|strong="H8319"\w* \w for it to come from the far regions|strong="H7097"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w they|strong="H0935"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w quickly|strong="H4120"\w* \w and swiftly|strong="H7031"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w None|strong="H0369"\w* \w tire|strong="H5889"\w* \w or stumble|strong="H3782"\w*,  
\q1 \w they don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w stop to nap|strong="H5123"\w* \w or sleep|strong="H3462"\w*.  
\q1 \w They don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w loosen|strong="H6605"\w* \w their belts|strong="H0232"\w*,  
\q1 \w or unstrap|strong="H8288"\w* \w their sandals|strong="H5275"\w* \w to rest|strong="H5423"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Their arrows|strong="H2671"\w* \w are sharpened|strong="H8150"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w their bows|strong="H7198"\w* \w are prepared|strong="H1869"\w*.  
\q1 \w The hooves|strong="H6541"\w* \w of their horses|strong="H5483"\w* \w are hard as flint|strong="H2803"\w*,  
\q1 \w and their chariot wheels|strong="H1534"\w* \w are like a windstorm|strong="H5492"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Their roar|strong="H7581"\w* \w is like a lion’s|strong="H3833"\w*;  
\q1 \w they roar|strong="H7580"\w* \w like young lions|strong="H3715"\w*.  
\q1 \w They growl|strong="H5098"\w* \w and seize|strong="H0270"\w* \w their prey|strong="H2964"\w*;  
\q1 \w they drag|strong="H6403"\w* \w it away|strong="H6403"\w* \w and no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one can come to the rescue|strong="H5337"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w they will growl|strong="H5098"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w their prey,|strong="H1931"\w*  
\q1 \w it|strong="H1931"\w* \w will sound|strong="H5100"\w* \w like sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w waves crashing against|strong="H6862"\w* \w rocks.|strong="H5027"\w*  
\q1 \w One will look|strong="H5027"\w* \w out over the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w and see|strong="H2009"\w* \w the darkness|strong="H2822"\w* \w of disaster,|strong="H6183"\w*  
\q1 \w clouds|strong="H6183"\w* \w will turn the light|strong="H0216"\w* \w into darkness|strong="H2821"\w*.   
\c 6  
\p
\v 1  \w In the year|strong="H8141"\w* \w of King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Uzziah’s|strong="H5818"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*, \w I saw|strong="H7200"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H3427"\w* \w seated|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a high|strong="H7311"\w*, \w elevated|strong="H5375"\w* \w throne|strong="H3678"\w*. \w The hem|strong="H7757"\w* \w of his robe filled|strong="H4390"\w* \w the temple|strong="H1964"\w*.  
\v 2  \w Seraphs|strong="H8314"\w* \w stood|strong="H5975"\w* \w over|strong="H4605"\w* \w him; each one|strong="H0259"\w* \w had six|strong="H8337"\w* \w wings|strong="H3671"\w*. \w With two|strong="H8147"\w* \w wings they covered|strong="H3680"\w* \w their faces|strong="H6440"\w*, \w with two|strong="H8147"\w* \w they covered|strong="H3680"\w* \w their feet|strong="H7272"\w*, \w and they used the remaining two|strong="H8147"\w* \w to fly|strong="H5774"\w*.  
\v 3  \w They called out|strong="H7121"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w one|strong="H2088"\w* \w another|strong="H2088"\w*, \w “Holy|strong="H6918"\w*, \w holy|strong="H6918"\w*, \w holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w who|strong="H3605"\w* \w commands|strong="H0559"\w* \w armies|strong="H6635"\w*! \w His|strong="H3605"\w* \w majestic|strong="H3519"\w* \w splendor|strong="H3519"\w* fills \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*!”  
\v 4  \w The sound of their voices|strong="H5592"\w* \w shook the door frames|strong="H5592"\w*, \w and the temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w was filled|strong="H4390"\w* \w with smoke|strong="H6227"\w*.   
\p
\v 5  \w I said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Too bad|strong="H0188"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w me! I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w destroyed|strong="H1820"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w my lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w are contaminated|strong="H2931"\w* \w by sin,|strong="H0595"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w live|strong="H3427"\w* \w among|strong="H8432"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w whose lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w are contaminated|strong="H2931"\w* \w by sin.|strong="H5869"\w* \w My|strong="H3068"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w have seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w*, \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.”  
\v 6  \w But then one|strong="H0259"\w* \w of the seraphs|strong="H8314"\w* \w flew|strong="H5774"\w* \w toward|strong="H0413"\w* \w me. In his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w was a hot coal|strong="H7531"\w* \w he had taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w from the altar|strong="H4196"\w* \w with tongs|strong="H4457"\w*.  
\v 7  \w He touched|strong="H5060"\w* \w my mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w with it and said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w coal has touched|strong="H5060"\w* \w your lips|strong="H8193"\w*. \w Your evil|strong="H5771"\w* \w is removed|strong="H5493"\w*; \w your sin|strong="H2403"\w* \w is forgiven|strong="H3722"\w*.”  
\v 8  \w I heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w the voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w of the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w will I send|strong="H7971"\w*\w ? Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w will go|strong="H1980"\w* \w on our behalf?”|strong="H0559"\w* \w I|strong="H2005"\w* \w answered|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Here I am|strong="H2005"\w*, \w send|strong="H7971"\w* \w me|strong="H7971"\w*!”  
\v 9  \w He said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Go|strong="H1980"\w* \w and tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*\w :|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w continually, but don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w understand|strong="H3045"\w*\w !|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H7200"\w* \w continually, but don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w perceive|strong="H0995"\w*!’   
\q1
\v 10  \w Make the hearts|strong="H3820"\w* \w of these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w calloused|strong="H8080"\w*;  
\q1 \w make their ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w deaf|strong="H3513"\w* \w and their eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w blind|strong="H8173"\w*\w !|strong="H6435"\w*  
\q1 \w Otherwise|strong="H6435"\w* \w they might see|strong="H7200"\w* \w with their eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w and hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w with their ears|strong="H0241"\w*,  
\q1 \w their hearts|strong="H3824"\w* \w might understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w and they might repent|strong="H7725"\w* \w and be healed|strong="H7495"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 11  \w I replied|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “How|strong="H5704"\w* \w long|strong="H4970"\w*, \w sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w*\w ?” He said|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w Until|strong="H5704"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w are in ruins|strong="H7582"\w* \w and unpopulated|strong="H3427"\w*,  
\q1 \w and houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w are uninhabited|strong="H0120"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the land|strong="H0127"\w* \w is ruined|strong="H7582"\w* \w and devastated|strong="H8077"\w*,   
\q1
\v 12  \w and the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w has sent|strong="H7368"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w people|strong="H0120"\w* \w off to a distant|strong="H7227"\w* \w place,|strong="H7130"\w*  
\q1 \w and the very heart|strong="H7130"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is completely abandoned|strong="H5805"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Even|strong="H5750"\w* \w if only a tenth|strong="H6224"\w* \w of the people remain in the land, it will again|strong="H7725"\w* \w be destroyed|strong="H1197"\w*, \w like one of the large sacred trees|strong="H0437"\w* \w or an Asherah pole, when a sacred pillar|strong="H4678"\w* \w on a high place|strong="H6944"\w* \w is thrown down|strong="H7995"\w*. \w That sacred pillar|strong="H4678"\w* \w symbolizes the special chosen family|strong="H2233"\w*.”   
\c 7  
\p
\v 1  \w During|strong="H3117"\w* \w the reign|strong="H3117"\w* \w of Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Jotham|strong="H3147"\w*, \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Uzziah|strong="H5818"\w*, \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*, \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Rezin|strong="H7526"\w* \w of Syria|strong="H0758"\w* \w and King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Pekah|strong="H6492"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Remaliah|strong="H7425"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w marched up to Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w to do battle|strong="H4421"\w*, \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w they were unable|strong="H3201"\w* \w to prevail against|strong="H3898"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\p
\v 2  \w It was reported|strong="H5046"\w* \w to the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of David|strong="H1732"\w*, \w “Syria|strong="H0758"\w* \w has allied|strong="H5117"\w* \w with|strong="H5921"\w* \w Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w*.” \w They and their people|strong="H5971"\w* \w were emotionally|strong="H3824"\w* \w shaken|strong="H5128"\w*, \w just as the trees|strong="H6086"\w* \w of the forest|strong="H3293"\w* \w shake|strong="H5128"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the wind|strong="H7307"\w*.  
\v 3  \w So|strong="H3318"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w*, \w “Go out|strong="H3318"\w* \w with your son|strong="H1121"\w* \w Shear-jashub|strong="H7610"\w* \w and meet|strong="H7125"\w* \w Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w* \w at the end|strong="H7097"\w* \w of the conduit|strong="H8585"\w* \w of the upper|strong="H5945"\w* \w pool|strong="H1295"\w* \w which is located on|strong="H0413"\w* \w the road|strong="H4546"\w* \w to the field|strong="H7704"\w* \w where they wash|strong="H3526"\w* \w and|strong="H1121"\w* dry cloth.  
\v 4  \w Tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*, \w ‘Make sure|strong="H8104"\w* \w you stay calm|strong="H8252"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w* \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*\w ! Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be intimidated|strong="H7401"\w* \w by these|strong="H0428"\w* \w two|strong="H8147"\w* \w stubs|strong="H2180"\w* \w of smoking|strong="H6226"\w* \w logs|strong="H0181"\w*, \w or by the raging|strong="H2750"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w of Rezin|strong="H7526"\w*, \w Syria|strong="H0758"\w*, \w and the son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Remaliah|strong="H7425"\w*.  
\v 5  \w Syria|strong="H0758"\w* \w has plotted|strong="H7451"\w* \w with Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w and the son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Remaliah|strong="H7425"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w bring|strong="H7451"\w* \w about|strong="H5921"\w* \w your|strong="H5921"\w* demise.  
\v 6  \w They say, “Let’s attack|strong="H5927"\w* \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w*, \w terrorize|strong="H6973"\w* \w it, and conquer it.|strong="H1121"\w* \w Then|strong="H0853"\w* we’ll \w set|strong="H5927"\w* \w up|strong="H5927"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Tabeel|strong="H2870"\w* \w as|strong="H6973"\w* \w its king|strong="H4428"\w*.”  
\v 7  \w For this|strong="H3541"\w* \w reason the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master,|strong="H3069"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H0136"\+w*\nd*\w , says:|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w “It will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w take place|strong="H6965"\w*;  
\q1 \w it will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w happen|strong="H6965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w Syria’s|strong="H0758"\w* \w leader|strong="H7218"\w* \w is Damascus|strong="H1834"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the leader|strong="H7218"\w* \w of Damascus|strong="H1834"\w* \w is Rezin|strong="H7526"\w*.  
\q1 \w Within sixty-five|strong="H2568"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w will no longer exist as a nation|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Ephraim’s|strong="H0669"\w* \w leader|strong="H7218"\w* \w is Samaria|strong="H8111"\w*,  
\q1 \w and Samaria’s|strong="H8111"\w* \w leader|strong="H7218"\w* \w is the son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Remaliah|strong="H7425"\w*.  
\q1 \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w your faith does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w remain firm|strong="H0539"\w*,  
\q1 \w then you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w remain secure|strong="H0539"\w*.”   
\p
\v 10  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w again|strong="H3254"\w* \w spoke|strong="H1696"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w*:  
\v 11 “\w Ask|strong="H7592"\w* \w for a confirming sign|strong="H0226"\w* \w from|strong="H5973"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*. \w You can even|strong="H0176"\w* \w ask for something miraculous|strong="H4605"\w*.”  
\v 12  \w But Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w* \w responded, “I don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w want to ask|strong="H7592"\w*; \w I don’t|strong="H3808"\w* want \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w put|strong="H5254"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w to a test|strong="H5254"\w*.”  
\v 13  \w So Isaiah replied|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w Pay attention|strong="H8085"\w*, \w family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of David|strong="H1732"\w*. \w Do you consider it too insignificant|strong="H4592"\w* \w to try the patience|strong="H3811"\w* \w of men|strong="H0376"\w*\w ? Is that|strong="H3588"\w* \w why you are|strong="H3811"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w trying the patience|strong="H3811"\w* \w of my God|strong="H0430"\w*?  
\v 14  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master himself|strong="H1931"\w* \w will give you a confirming sign|strong="H0226"\w*. \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w this|strong="H5959"\w* \w young|strong="H1121"\w* \w woman|strong="H2030"\w* \w is about to conceive|strong="H2030"\w* \w and will give birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to a son|strong="H1121"\w*. \w You, young woman, will name|strong="H8034"\w* \w him|strong="H6005"\w* \w Immanuel|strong="H6005"\w*.  
\v 15  \w He will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w sour milk|strong="H2529"\w* \w and honey|strong="H1706"\w*, \w which will help him know|strong="H3045"\w* \w how|strong="H3988"\w* \w to|strong="H0977"\w* \w reject|strong="H3988"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w and choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w what is right|strong="H2896"\w*.  
\v 16  \w Here is why this will be so:|strong="H2962"\w* \w Before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the child|strong="H5288"\w* \w knows|strong="H3045"\w* \w how to reject|strong="H3988"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w and choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w what is right|strong="H2896"\w*, \w the land|strong="H0127"\w* \w whose|strong="H0834"\w* \w two|strong="H8147"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w fear will be desolate|strong="H6973"\w*.  
\v 17  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you, your people|strong="H5971"\w*, \w and your father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w family|strong="H1004"\w* \w a time|strong="H3117"\w* \w unlike|strong="H3808"\w* \w any since|strong="H3117"\w* \w Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w departed|strong="H5493"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w – the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*!”   
\p
\v 18  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will whistle|strong="H8319"\w* \w for flies|strong="H2070"\w* \w from the distant|strong="H7097"\w* \w streams|strong="H2975"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w and for bees|strong="H1682"\w* \w from the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*.  
\v 19  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w and make their home|strong="H5117"\w* \w in the ravines|strong="H5158"\w* \w between the cliffs|strong="H1327"\w*, \w and in the crevices|strong="H5357"\w* \w of the cliffs|strong="H5553"\w*, \w in all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the thorn bushes|strong="H5285"\w*, \w and in all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the watering holes|strong="H5097"\w*.  
\v 20  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master will use a razor|strong="H8593"\w* \w hired|strong="H7917"\w* \w from the banks|strong="H5676"\w* \w of the Euphrates River|strong="H5104"\w*, \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w to shave|strong="H1548"\w* \w the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w and the pubic hair|strong="H7272"\w*; \w it will also|strong="H1571"\w* \w shave off|strong="H5595"\w* \w the beard|strong="H2206"\w*.  
\v 21  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w will keep alive|strong="H2421"\w* \w a young cow|strong="H5697"\w* \w from the herd|strong="H1241"\w* \w and a couple|strong="H8147"\w* \w of goats|strong="H6629"\w*.  
\v 22  \w From the abundance|strong="H7230"\w* \w of milk|strong="H2461"\w* \w they produce|strong="H6213"\w*, \w he will have sour milk|strong="H2529"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w his meals|strong="H0398"\w*. \w Indeed, everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w left|strong="H3498"\w* \w in the heart|strong="H7130"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w sour milk|strong="H2529"\w* \w and honey|strong="H1706"\w*.  
\v 23  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w* \w where|strong="H0834"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w* \w had been a thousand|strong="H0505"\w* \w vines|strong="H1612"\w* \w worth a thousand|strong="H0505"\w* \w shekels|strong="H3701"\w* \w will be overrun|strong="H1961"\w* \w with thorns|strong="H8068"\w* \w and briers|strong="H7898"\w*.  
\v 24  \w With bow|strong="H7198"\w* \w and arrow|strong="H2678"\w* \w men will hunt|strong="H0935"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w covered|strong="H7898"\w* \w with|strong="H0935"\w* \w thorns|strong="H7898"\w* \w and briers|strong="H8068"\w*.  
\v 25  \w They will stay away from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the hills|strong="H2022"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w were cultivated|strong="H5737"\w*, \w for fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of the thorns|strong="H8068"\w* \w and briers|strong="H7898"\w*. \w Cattle|strong="H7794"\w* \w will graze|strong="H4916"\w* \w there and sheep|strong="H7716"\w* \w will trample on them|strong="H4823"\w*.   
\c 8  
\p
\v 1  \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w “Take|strong="H3947"\w* \w a large|strong="H1419"\w* \w tablet|strong="H1549"\w* \w and inscribe|strong="H3789"\w* \w these words|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it with an ordinary stylus|strong="H2747"\w*\w :|strong="H4122"\w* ‘\w Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz|strong="H4122"\w*.’  
\v 2  \w Then I will summon|strong="H5749"\w* \w as my reliable|strong="H0539"\w* \w witnesses|strong="H5707"\w* \w Uriah|strong="H0223"\w* \w the priest|strong="H3548"\w* \w and Zechariah|strong="H2148"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Jeberekiah|strong="H3000"\w*.”  
\v 3  \w I then had sexual relations|strong="H0413"\w* \w with the prophetess|strong="H5031"\w*; \w she conceived|strong="H2029"\w* \w and gave birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to a son|strong="H1121"\w*. \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w “Name|strong="H8034"\w* \w him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz|strong="H4122"\w*,  
\v 4  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w the child|strong="H5288"\w* \w knows|strong="H3045"\w* \w how to cry|strong="H7121"\w* \w out, ‘My father|strong="H0001"\w*’ \w or ‘My mother|strong="H0517"\w*,’ \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of Damascus|strong="H1834"\w* \w and the|strong="H0853"\w* \w plunder|strong="H7998"\w* \w of Samaria|strong="H8111"\w* \w will be carried|strong="H5375"\w* \w off by the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*.”   
\p
\v 5  \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w spoke|strong="H1696"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*:  
\v 6 “\w These people|strong="H5971"\w* \w have rejected|strong="H3988"\w* \w the gently|strong="H0328"\w* \w flowing|strong="H1980"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of Shiloah|strong="H7975"\w* \w and melt in fear|strong="H4885"\w* \w over Rezin|strong="H7526"\w* \w and the son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Remaliah|strong="H7425"\w*.  
\v 7  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w is bringing up|strong="H5927"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w them the turbulent|strong="H6099"\w* \w and mighty|strong="H7227"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of the Euphrates River|strong="H5104"\w* – \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his majestic|strong="H3519"\w* \w power. It will reach|strong="H5927"\w* \w flood stage|strong="H0650"\w* \w and overflow|strong="H3605"\w* \w its banks|strong="H1415"\w*.  
\v 8  \w It will|strong="H1961"\w* \w spill|strong="H2498"\w* \w into Judah|strong="H3063"\w*, \w flooding|strong="H5674"\w* \w and engulfing, as|strong="H5704"\w* \w it reaches|strong="H5060"\w* \w to the necks|strong="H6677"\w* \w of its victims. He will spread|strong="H4298"\w* \w his wings|strong="H3671"\w* \w out over|strong="H4393"\w* \w your entire|strong="H7341"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*, \w O Immanuel|strong="H6005"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 9  \w You will be broken|strong="H7489"\w*, \w O nations|strong="H5971"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will be shattered|strong="H2865"\w*\w !|strong="H0238"\w*  
\q1 \w Pay attention|strong="H0238"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you distant|strong="H4801"\w* \w lands of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w !|strong="H0247"\w*  
\q1 \w Get ready|strong="H0247"\w* \w for battle, and you will be shattered|strong="H2865"\w*\w !|strong="H0247"\w*  
\q1 \w Get ready|strong="H0247"\w* \w for battle, and you will be shattered|strong="H2865"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w Devise|strong="H5779"\w* \w your strategy|strong="H6098"\w*, \w but it will be thwarted|strong="H6565"\w*\w !|strong="H1696"\w*  
\q1 \w Issue|strong="H1696"\w* \w your orders|strong="H1697"\w*, \w but they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be executed|strong="H6965"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w* \w is with|strong="H5973"\w* \w us|strong="H3588"\w*!   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* Lord Encourages Isaiah  
\p
\v 11  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me. He took|strong="H3027"\w* \w hold of me firmly|strong="H2393"\w* \w and warned|strong="H3256"\w* \w me not to act|strong="H1870"\w* \w like these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*:   
\q1
\v 12 “\w Do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Conspiracy|strong="H7195"\w*,’ \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w time these people|strong="H5971"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w the word.|strong="H3372"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t be afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of what|strong="H3372"\w* \w scares|strong="H4172"\w* \w them; don’t be terrified|strong="H6206"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w You must|strong="H6942"\w* \w recognize|strong="H4172"\w* \w the authority|strong="H4172"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.  
\q1 \w He is the one you must respect|strong="H6206"\w*;  
\q1 \w he is|strong="H1931"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w one|strong="H1931"\w* \w you|strong="H0853"\w* \w must|strong="H0853"\w* \w fear|strong="H4172"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w He will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a sanctuary|strong="H4720"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w that makes a person trip|strong="H5063"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w that makes one stumble|strong="H4383"\w* \w –|strong="H8147"\w*  
\q1 \w to the two|strong="H8147"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will become|strong="H6341"\w* \w a|strong="H1961"\w* \w trap|strong="H4170"\w* \w and a snare|strong="H4170"\w*  
\q1 \w to the residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w will stumble|strong="H3782"\w* \w over the stone and the rock,|strong="H5307"\w*  
\q1 \w and will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w and be|strong="H7665"\w* \w seriously injured|strong="H7665"\w*,  
\q1 \w and will be|strong="H7665"\w* \w ensnared|strong="H3369"\w* \w and captured|strong="H3920"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 16  \w Tie up|strong="H6887"\w* \w the scroll as legal evidence|strong="H8584"\w*,  
\q1 \w seal|strong="H2856"\w* \w the official record of|strong="H8451"\w* \w God’s instructions|strong="H8451"\w* \w and give it to my followers|strong="H3928"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w I will wait patiently|strong="H2442"\w* \w for|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H5641"\w*  
\q1 \w who has rejected|strong="H5641"\w* \w the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for|strong="H1004"\w* \w him|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w and the sons|strong="H3206"\w* \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has given|strong="H5414"\w* \w me|strong="H0226"\w* \w are|strong="H0834"\w* reminders \w and object lessons|strong="H4159"\w* \w in Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w sent from|strong="H5973"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w who lives|strong="H7931"\w* \w on Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\s1 Darkness Turns \w to|strong="H3068"\w* Light \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w an|strong="H5414"\w* Ideal King Arrives  
\p
\v 19  \w They will say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w you, “Seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w oracles|strong="H0413"\w* \w at the pits used to|strong="H0413"\w* \w conjure|strong="H0178"\w* \w up underworld|strong="H0413"\w* \w spirits, from the magicians|strong="H3049"\w* \w who chirp|strong="H6850"\w* \w and mutter|strong="H1897"\w* \w incantations.|strong="H5971"\w* \w Should|strong="H3588"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w oracles|strong="H1157"\w* \w from their gods|strong="H0430"\w*, \w by asking the dead|strong="H4191"\w* \w about|strong="H1897"\w* \w the destiny|strong="H1897"\w* \w of the living|strong="H2416"\w*?”  
\v 20  \w Then you must recall the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s instructions|strong="H8451"\w* \w and the prophetic testimony|strong="H8584"\w* \w of what would happen.|strong="H0559"\w* \w Certainly|strong="H3808"\w* \w they|strong="H0834"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w such things|strong="H1697"\w* \w because their minds are spiritually darkened|strong="H7837"\w*.  
\v 21  \w They will pass|strong="H5674"\w* \w through the land|strong="H7185"\w* \w destitute|strong="H7185"\w* \w and starving|strong="H7457"\w*. \w Their hunger|strong="H7456"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w make them angry|strong="H7107"\w*, \w and they will curse|strong="H7043"\w* \w their king|strong="H4428"\w* \w and their God|strong="H0430"\w* \w as they look|strong="H6437"\w* \w upward|strong="H4605"\w*.  
\v 22  \w When one looks out|strong="H5027"\w* \w over the land|strong="H0776"\w*, \w he sees|strong="H2009"\w* \w distress|strong="H6869"\w* \w and darkness|strong="H2825"\w*, \w gloom|strong="H4588"\w* \w and anxiety|strong="H6695"\w*, \w darkness|strong="H0653"\w* \w and people forced|strong="H5080"\w* \w from|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\c 9  
\p
\v 1  \w The gloom|strong="H4155"\w* \w will be dispelled|strong="H3808"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w those who|strong="H0834"\w* \w were anxious|strong="H4164"\w*.  
\p  
\q1 \w In earlier|strong="H7223"\w* \w times|strong="H6256"\w* \w he|strong="H7043"\w* humiliated  
\q1 \w the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Zebulun|strong="H2074"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Naphtali|strong="H5321"\w*;  
\q1 \w but now|strong="H0314"\w* \w he brings honor|strong="H3513"\w*  
\q1 \w to the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w the region beyond|strong="H5676"\w* \w the Jordan|strong="H3383"\w*,  
\q1 \w and Galilee|strong="H1551"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The people|strong="H5971"\w* \w walking|strong="H1980"\w* \w in darkness|strong="H2822"\w*  
\q1 \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \w a bright|strong="H1419"\w* \w light|strong="H0216"\w*;  
\q1 \w light|strong="H0216"\w* \w shines|strong="H5050"\w*  
\q1 \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w those who live in|strong="H3427"\w* \w a land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of deep darkness|strong="H6757"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w You|strong="H7235"\w* \w have|strong="H3117"\w* enlarged \w the nation|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w you give them great|strong="H1431"\w* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w*.  
\q1 \w They rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* \w in your presence|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w harvesters|strong="H8057"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w*;  
\q1 \w as warriors celebrate|strong="H7105"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w they divide|strong="H2505"\w* \w up the plunder|strong="H7998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w their oppressive|strong="H5448"\w* \w yoke|strong="H5923"\w*  
\q1 \w and the club|strong="H4294"\w* \w that strikes their shoulders|strong="H7926"\w*,  
\q1 \w the cudgel|strong="H7626"\w* \w the oppressor|strong="H5065"\w* \w uses on them,|strong="H2865"\w*  
\q1 \w you have shattered|strong="H2865"\w*, \w as in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of Midian’s|strong="H4080"\w* defeat.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w boot|strong="H5430"\w* \w that marches|strong="H5431"\w* \w and shakes the earth|strong="H7494"\w*  
\q1 \w and every garment|strong="H8071"\w* \w dragged through|strong="H1556"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*  
\q1 \w is used|strong="H1961"\w* \w as fuel|strong="H3980"\w* \w for the fire|strong="H0784"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w a child|strong="H3206"\w* \w has been|strong="H3205"\w* born \w to us,|strong="H1121"\w*  
\q1 \w a son|strong="H1121"\w* \w has been given|strong="H5414"\w* \w to us.|strong="H7926"\w*  
\q1 \w He shoulders|strong="H7926"\w* \w responsibility|strong="H4951"\w*  
\q1 \w and is called|strong="H7121"\w*\w :|strong="H6382"\w*  
\q1 \w Extraordinary|strong="H6382"\w* \w Strategist|strong="H3289"\w*,  
\q1 \w Mighty|strong="H1368"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*,  
\q1 \w Everlasting|strong="H5703"\w* \w Father,|strong="H8269"\w*  
\q1 \w Prince|strong="H8269"\w* \w of Peace|strong="H7965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w His dominion|strong="H4951"\w* \w will be vast|strong="H4766"\w*  
\q1 \w and he will bring immeasurable|strong="H7093"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will rule on|strong="H5921"\w* \w David’s|strong="H1732"\w* \w throne|strong="H3678"\w*  
\q1 \w and over|strong="H5921"\w* \w David’s kingdom|strong="H4467"\w*,  
\q1 \w establishing|strong="H3559"\w* \w it|strong="H5582"\w* \w and|strong="H3478"\w* strengthening \w it|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w by promoting justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w and fairness|strong="H6666"\w*,  
\q1 \w from this time|strong="H6258"\w* \w forward and forevermore|strong="H5769"\w*.  
\q1 \w The|strong="H1697"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w intense|strong="H7068"\w* \w devotion|strong="H6635"\w* \w to his people|strong="H6213"\w* \w will|strong="H3478"\w* \w accomplish|strong="H1697"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*.   
\s1 God’s \w Judgment|strong="H1697"\w* Intensifies  
\q1
\v 8  \w The sovereign|strong="H7971"\w* \w master|strong="H0136"\w* \w decreed judgment|strong="H3290"\w* \w on|strong="H3427"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w and it fell|strong="H5307"\w* \w on Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the people were aware|strong="H3045"\w* \w of it,|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w of Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w and those living in|strong="H3427"\w* \w Samaria|strong="H8111"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yet with pride|strong="H1346"\w* \w and an arrogant|strong="H1433"\w* \w attitude|strong="H3824"\w*, \w they said|strong="H0559"\w*,   
\q1
\v 10 “\w The bricks|strong="H3843"\w* \w have fallen|strong="H5307"\w*,  
\q1 \w but we will rebuild|strong="H1129"\w* \w with chiseled|strong="H1496"\w* \w stone;|strong="H8256"\w*  
\q1 \w the sycamore fig trees|strong="H8256"\w* \w have been cut down|strong="H1438"\w*,  
\q1 \w but we will replace|strong="H2498"\w* \w them with cedars|strong="H0730"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 11  \w Then|strong="H0853"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w provoked|strong="H7682"\w* \w their adversaries|strong="H6862"\w* \w to attack them,|strong="H0341"\w*  
\q1 \w he stirred up|strong="H0341"\w* \w their|strong="H3605"\w* enemies –   
\q1
\v 12  \w Syria|strong="H0758"\w* \w from the east|strong="H6924"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the Philistines|strong="H6430"\w* \w from the west|strong="H0268"\w*,  
\q1 \w they gobbled up|strong="H0398"\w* \w Israelite|strong="H3478"\w* \w territory.|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w Despite all|strong="H3605"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w his anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w subside|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The people|strong="H5971"\w* \w did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the one who struck|strong="H5221"\w* \w them,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w reconciliation|strong="H5704"\w* \w with|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w So|strong="H5375"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w cut off|strong="H3772"\w* \w Israel’s|strong="H3478"\w* \w head|strong="H7218"\w* \w and tail|strong="H2180"\w*,  
\q1 \w both the shoots|strong="H3712"\w* \w and stalk|strong="H0100"\w* \w in one|strong="H0259"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The leaders|strong="H2205"\w* \w and the highly|strong="H5375"\w* \w respected people|strong="H7218"\w* \w are|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H1961"\w* head,  
\q1 \w the prophets|strong="H5030"\w* \w who teach|strong="H3384"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w* \w are the tail|strong="H2180"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The leaders|strong="H0833"\w* \w of this|strong="H2088"\w* \w nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w were misleading|strong="H8582"\w* \w people,|strong="H0833"\w*  
\q1 \w and the people being led|strong="H0833"\w* \w were destroyed|strong="H1104"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master was not pleased|strong="H8055"\w* \w with their young men|strong="H0970"\w*,  
\q1 \w he took|strong="H0853"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w pity|strong="H7355"\w* \w on their orphans|strong="H3490"\w* \w and widows|strong="H0490"\w*;  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w nation was godless|strong="H2611"\w* \w and did wicked|strong="H7489"\w* \w things,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w was speaking|strong="H1696"\w* \w disgraceful words|strong="H5039"\w*.  
\q1 \w Despite all|strong="H3605"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w his anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w subside|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w evil|strong="H7564"\w* \w burned|strong="H1197"\w* \w like a fire|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w it consumed|strong="H0398"\w* \w thorns|strong="H7898"\w* \w and briers|strong="H8068"\w*;  
\q1 \w it burned up|strong="H3341"\w* \w the thickets|strong="H5442"\w* \w of the forest|strong="H3293"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they went up|strong="H0055"\w* \w in smoke|strong="H6227"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Because of the anger|strong="H5678"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w was scorched|strong="H6272"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w became fuel|strong="H3980"\w* \w for the fire|strong="H0784"\w*.  
\q1 \w People|strong="H0376"\w* \w had no|strong="H3808"\w* \w compassion|strong="H2550"\w* \w on|strong="H0413"\w* \w one another|strong="H0251"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w They devoured|strong="H1504"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the right|strong="H3225"\w*, \w but were still hungry|strong="H7456"\w*,  
\q1 \w they ate|strong="H0398"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the left|strong="H8040"\w*, \w but were not|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*.  
\q1 \w People|strong="H0376"\w* \w even ate|strong="H0398"\w* \w the flesh|strong="H1320"\w* \w of their own arm|strong="H2220"\w*!   
\q1
\v 21  \w Manasseh|strong="H4519"\w* \w fought against|strong="H0669"\w* Ephraim,  
\q1 \w and Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w against Manasseh|strong="H4519"\w*;  
\q1 \w together|strong="H3162"\w* \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w fought against|strong="H5921"\w* \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w*.  
\q1 \w Despite all|strong="H3605"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w his anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w subside|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\c 10  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Those who enact|strong="H2710"\w* \w unjust|strong="H0205"\w* \w policies|strong="H2711"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H3789"\w*  
\q1 \w those who are always instituting|strong="H3789"\w* \w unfair|strong="H5999"\w* \w regulations|strong="H3789"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w to keep the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w from getting|strong="H5186"\w* \w fair treatment|strong="H1779"\w*,  
\q1 \w and to deprive|strong="H4941"\w* \w the oppressed|strong="H6041"\w* \w among my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w of justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w so they can steal what|strong="H1497"\w* \w widows|strong="H0490"\w* \w own,|strong="H7998"\w*  
\q1 \w and loot|strong="H7998"\w* \w what belongs|strong="H1497"\w* \w to orphans|strong="H3490"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w will you do|strong="H6213"\w* \w on judgment|strong="H6486"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w when destruction|strong="H7722"\w* \w arrives|strong="H0935"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w a distant place|strong="H4801"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w To whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w will you run|strong="H5127"\w* \w for help|strong="H5833"\w*\w ?|strong="H0575"\w*  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0575"\w* \w will you leave|strong="H5800"\w* \w your wealth|strong="H3519"\w*?   
\q1
\v 4  \w You will have no place|strong="H8478"\w* \w to go, except to kneel|strong="H8478"\w* \w with the prisoners|strong="H0616"\w*,  
\q1 \w or to fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w among those who have been killed|strong="H2026"\w*.  
\q1 \w Despite|strong="H5307"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w his anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w subside|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* Lord \w Turns|strong="H7725"\w* \w on|strong="H5307"\w* Arrogant Assyria  
\q1
\v 5  \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w the club|strong="H7626"\w* \w I use to vent my anger|strong="H0639"\w*, \w is as good as dead|strong="H1945"\w*,  
\q1 \w a cudgel|strong="H4294"\w* \w with which I angrily|strong="H2195"\w* punish.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w a godless|strong="H2611"\w* \w nation|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w I ordered|strong="H6680"\w* \w him to attack the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w with whom I was angry|strong="H5678"\w*,  
\q1 \w to take|strong="H7997"\w* \w plunder|strong="H7998"\w* \w and to carry|strong="H0962"\w* \w away loot|strong="H0957"\w*,  
\q1 \w to trample them down|strong="H4823"\w* \w like dirt|strong="H2563"\w* \w in the streets|strong="H2351"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w But he does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w agree|strong="H1819"\w* \w with this|strong="H3651"\w*,  
\q1 \w his mind|strong="H3824"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w this way,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w his goal|strong="H2803"\w* \w is to destroy|strong="H8045"\w*,  
\q1 \w and to eliminate|strong="H4592"\w* \w many nations|strong="H1471"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w he says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w “Are not|strong="H3808"\w* \w my officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w all|strong="H3162"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*?   
\q1
\v 9  \w Is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w Calneh|strong="H3641"\w* \w like Carchemish|strong="H3751"\w*\w ?|strong="H2574"\w*  
\q1 \w Hamath|strong="H2574"\w* \w like Arpad|strong="H0774"\w*\w ?|strong="H8111"\w*  
\q1 \w Samaria|strong="H8111"\w* \w like Damascus|strong="H1834"\w*?   
\q1
\v 10  \w I overpowered|strong="H3027"\w* \w kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* \w ruled by idols|strong="H0457"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose carved images|strong="H6456"\w* \w were more impressive than Jerusalem’s|strong="H3389"\w* \w or Samaria’s|strong="H8111"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w As|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have|strong="H0834"\w* \w done|strong="H6213"\w* \w to Samaria|strong="H8111"\w* \w and its idols|strong="H0457"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w I will do|strong="H6213"\w* \w to Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w and its idols|strong="H6091"\w*.”   
\p
\v 12  \w But|strong="H1961"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w finishes|strong="H1214"\w* \w judging|strong="H4639"\w* \w Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w and Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w then I|strong="H6485"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w punish|strong="H6485"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w what|strong="H6529"\w* \w he has proudly|strong="H1433"\w* \w planned|strong="H3824"\w* \w and for|strong="H5921"\w* \w the arrogant|strong="H7312"\w* \w attitude|strong="H8597"\w* \w he displays|strong="H5869"\w*.  
\v 13  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w he says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3581"\w*  
\q1 \w “By my strong|strong="H3581"\w* \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w I have accomplished|strong="H6213"\w* \w this,|strong="H2451"\w*  
\q1 \w by my strategy|strong="H2451"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I devised|strong="H0995"\w*.  
\q1 \w I invaded|strong="H5493"\w* \w the territory|strong="H1367"\w* \w of nations|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w and looted|strong="H6264"\w* \w their storehouses|strong="H8154"\w*.  
\q1 \w Like a mighty|strong="H0047"\w* \w conqueror,|strong="H3381"\w* \w I|strong="H3588"\w* \w brought|strong="H3381"\w* \w down|strong="H3381"\w* \w rulers|strong="H3427"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w My hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w discovered|strong="H4672"\w* \w the wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H5971"\w*, \w as if it were in a nest|strong="H7064"\w*,  
\q1 \w as one gathers up|strong="H0622"\w* \w abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w eggs|strong="H1000"\w*,  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w gathered up|strong="H0622"\w* \w the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w There was|strong="H1961"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w wing|strong="H3671"\w* \w flapping|strong="H5074"\w*,  
\q1 \w or open|strong="H6475"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w chirping|strong="H6850"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 15  \w Does an ax|strong="H1631"\w* \w exalt itself over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the one who wields it,|strong="H4883"\w*  
\q1 \w or a saw|strong="H4883"\w* \w magnify|strong="H1431"\w* \w itself over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the one who cuts with it?|strong="H2672"\w*  
\q1 \w As|strong="H2672"\w* \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w a scepter|strong="H7626"\w* \w should brandish the|strong="H0853"\w* \w one who raises|strong="H7311"\w* \w it,|strong="H4294"\w*  
\q1 \w or a staff|strong="H4294"\w* \w should lift up|strong="H7311"\w* \w what is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w made of wood|strong="H6086"\w*!   
\q1
\v 16  \w For|strong="H3651"\w* \w this reason|strong="H0113"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* sovereign \w master|strong="H0113"\w*, \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w will make his healthy|strong="H4924"\w* \w ones emaciated|strong="H7332"\w*. \w His majestic glory|strong="H3519"\w* \w will go up in smoke|strong="H3344"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The light|strong="H0216"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a fire|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w their Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w will become a flame|strong="H3852"\w*;  
\q1 \w it will burn|strong="H1197"\w* \w and consume|strong="H0398"\w* \w the Assyrian king’s|strong="H7898"\w* \w briers|strong="H7898"\w*  
\q1 \w and his thorns|strong="H8068"\w* \w in one|strong="H0259"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of his forest|strong="H3293"\w* \w and his orchard|strong="H3759"\w*  
\q1 \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w completely destroyed,|strong="H5315"\w*  
\q1 \w as when a sick man’s life|strong="H5315"\w* \w ebbs|strong="H5264"\w* \w away|strong="H4549"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w There will be so few|strong="H4557"\w* \w trees|strong="H6086"\w* \w left|strong="H7605"\w* \w in his forest|strong="H3293"\w*,  
\q1 \w a child|strong="H5288"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w able to count|strong="H3789"\w* \w them|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\p
\v 20  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w those left|strong="H7605"\w* \w in Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w those who remain|strong="H6413"\w* \w of the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*, \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a foreign leader that abuses them|strong="H5221"\w*. \w Instead they will truly|strong="H0571"\w* \w rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , the Holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w One of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\v 21  \w A remnant|strong="H7605"\w* \w will come back|strong="H7725"\w*, \w a remnant|strong="H7605"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*, \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the mighty|strong="H1368"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*.  
\v 22  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w though|strong="H0518"\w* \w your people|strong="H5971"\w*, \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w are as numerous as|strong="H2344"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w sand|strong="H2344"\w* \w on the seashore|strong="H3220"\w*, \w only a remnant|strong="H7605"\w* \w will come back|strong="H7725"\w*. \w Destruction|strong="H3631"\w* \w has been decreed|strong="H2782"\w*; \w just|strong="H6666"\w* punishment \w is|strong="H1961"\w* \w about|strong="H1961"\w* \w to|strong="H7725"\w* engulf \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.  
\v 23  \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master, the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w is certainly ready to carry|strong="H6213"\w* \w out the decreed|strong="H2782"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7130"\w* \w throughout|strong="H3605"\w* \w the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\p
\v 24  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w here is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w says: “My people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w even though they beat|strong="H5221"\w* \w you with a club|strong="H7626"\w* \w and lift|strong="H5375"\w* \w their cudgel|strong="H1870"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w you as Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w did|strong="H3651"\w*.  
\v 25  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w very|strong="H4213"\w* \w soon|strong="H4592"\w* \w my fury|strong="H2195"\w* \w will subside|strong="H3615"\w*, \w and my anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w will be directed toward their destruction|strong="H8399"\w*.”  
\v 26  \w The|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is about to beat them|strong="H7752"\w* \w with|strong="H3068"\w* \w a|strong="H5375"\w* \w whip|strong="H7752"\w*, \w similar|strong="H4347"\w* \w to the way|strong="H4347"\w* \w he struck down Midian|strong="H4080"\w* \w at the rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w of Oreb|strong="H6159"\w*. \w He will use his staff|strong="H4294"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*, \w lifting|strong="H1870"\w* \w it up as he did in Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w the \+nd Lord\+nd* will remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w their burden|strong="H5448"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w your shoulders|strong="H7926"\w*,  
\q1 \w and their yoke|strong="H5923"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w your neck|strong="H6677"\w*;  
\q1 \w the yoke|strong="H5923"\w* \w will be taken off|strong="H2254"\w* \w because|strong="H6440"\w* \w your neck will be too large|strong="H8081"\w*.  
\v 28   
\q1 \w They|strong="H0935"\w* \w attacked|strong="H0935"\w* \w Aiath|strong="H5857"\w*,  
\q1 \w moved through|strong="H5674"\w* \w Migron|strong="H4051"\w*,  
\q1 \w depositing|strong="H6485"\w* \w their supplies|strong="H3627"\w* \w at Micmash|strong="H4363"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w They went through|strong="H5674"\w* \w the pass|strong="H4569"\w*,  
\q1 \w spent the night|strong="H4411"\w* \w at Geba|strong="H1387"\w*.  
\q1 \w Ramah|strong="H7414"\w* \w trembled|strong="H2729"\w*,  
\q1 \w Gibeah|strong="H1390"\w* \w of Saul|strong="H7586"\w* \w ran away|strong="H5127"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w Shout out|strong="H6670"\w*, \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w of Gallim|strong="H1554"\w*\w !|strong="H7181"\w*  
\q1 \w Pay attention|strong="H7181"\w*, \w Laishah|strong="H3919"\w*\w !|strong="H6068"\w*  
\q1 \w Answer her, Anathoth|strong="H6068"\w*!   
\q1
\v 31  \w Madmenah|strong="H4088"\w* \w flees,|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w the residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Gebim|strong="H1374"\w* \w have|strong="H1374"\w* hidden.   
\q1
\v 32  \w This very|strong="H5750"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*, \w standing|strong="H5975"\w* \w in Nob|strong="H5011"\w*,  
\q1 \w they shake their fist|strong="H3027"\w* \w at Daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion’s|strong="H1004"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w* –  
\q1 \w at|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H3117"\w* \w hill|strong="H2022"\w* \w of Jerusalem\w*.   
\p  
\q1
\v 33  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the sovereign master|strong="H0113"\w*, \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w is ready to cut off|strong="H5586"\w* \w the branches|strong="H6288"\w* \w with terrifying power|strong="H4637"\w*.  
\q1 \w The tallest|strong="H6967"\w* \w trees|strong="H1438"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w be|strong="H3068"\w* \w cut|strong="H1438"\w* \w down|strong="H1438"\w*,  
\q1 \w the loftiest|strong="H1364"\w* \w ones will be brought low|strong="H8213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 34  \w The thickets|strong="H5442"\w* \w of the forest|strong="H3293"\w* \w will be chopped down|strong="H5362"\w* \w with an ax|strong="H1270"\w*,  
\q1 \w and mighty|strong="H0117"\w* \w Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w*.   
\c 11  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w A shoot|strong="H2415"\w* \w will grow out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of Jesse’s|strong="H3448"\w* \w root stock|strong="H1503"\w*,  
\q1 \w a bud|strong="H5342"\w* \w will sprout|strong="H6509"\w* \w from his roots|strong="H8328"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w will rest|strong="H5117"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w* –  
\q1 \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w that|strong="H3068"\w* \w gives|strong="H5117"\w* extraordinary \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w that|strong="H3068"\w* provides \w the|strong="H5921"\w* ability \w to|strong="H5921"\w* execute \w plans|strong="H6098"\w*,  
\q1 \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w that|strong="H3068"\w* produces absolute loyalty \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w He will take delight|strong="H7306"\w* \w in obeying|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w judge|strong="H8199"\w* \w by mere appearances|strong="H4758"\w*,  
\q1 \w or make decisions|strong="H3198"\w* \w on the basis|strong="H4926"\w* \w of hearsay|strong="H0241"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w He will treat|strong="H8199"\w* \w the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w fairly|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w and make|strong="H3198"\w* \w right decisions|strong="H4334"\w* \w for the downtrodden|strong="H6035"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will strike|strong="H5221"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w with the rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w of his mouth|strong="H8193"\w*,  
\q1 \w and order the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w to be executed|strong="H4191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Justice|strong="H6664"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a belt|strong="H0232"\w* \w around his waist|strong="H4975"\w*,  
\q1 \w integrity|strong="H0530"\w* \w will be like a belt|strong="H0232"\w* \w around his hips|strong="H2504"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w A wolf|strong="H2061"\w* \w will reside|strong="H1481"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w a lamb|strong="H3532"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a leopard|strong="H5246"\w* \w will lie down|strong="H7257"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w a young goat|strong="H1423"\w*;  
\q1 \w an ox|strong="H5695"\w* \w and a young lion|strong="H3715"\w* \w will graze|strong="H4806"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,  
\q1 \w as a small|strong="H6996"\w* \w child|strong="H5288"\w* \w leads|strong="H5090"\w* \w them|strong="H3162"\w* \w along|strong="H5973"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w A cow|strong="H6510"\w* \w and a bear|strong="H1677"\w* \w will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,  
\q1 \w their young|strong="H3206"\w* \w will lie|strong="H7257"\w* \w down together.|strong="H0738"\w*  
\q1 \w A lion|strong="H0738"\w*, \w like an ox|strong="H1241"\w*, \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w straw|strong="H8401"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w A baby|strong="H3243"\w* \w will play|strong="H8173"\w*  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the hole|strong="H2356"\w* \w of a snake|strong="H6620"\w*;  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the nest|strong="H3975"\w* \w of a serpent|strong="H6848"\w*  
\q1 \w an infant|strong="H1580"\w* \w will put|strong="H1911"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w They will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer injure|strong="H7489"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w destroy|strong="H7843"\w*  
\q1 \w on my entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w royal mountain|strong="H2022"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w there will be universal|strong="H0776"\w* \w submission|strong="H1844"\w* \w to the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd*’s \w sovereignty,\w*  
\q1 \w just as the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w completely cover|strong="H3680"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*.   
\s1 Israel \w is|strong="H3068"\w* Reclaimed \w and|strong="H3068"\w* Reunited  
\p
\v 10  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w a root|strong="H8328"\w* \w from Jesse|strong="H3448"\w* \w will stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w like a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w for the nations|strong="H5971"\w*. \w Nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will look to him for guidance|strong="H1875"\w*, \w and his residence|strong="H4496"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w majestic|strong="H3519"\w*.  
\v 11  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w again|strong="H3254"\w* \w lift|strong="H8145"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w to reclaim|strong="H7069"\w* \w the remnant|strong="H7605"\w* \w of his people|strong="H5971"\w* \w from Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w Pathros|strong="H6624"\w*, \w Cush|strong="H3568"\w*, \w Elam|strong="H5867"\w*, \w Shinar|strong="H8152"\w*, \w Hamath|strong="H2574"\w*, \w and the seacoasts|strong="H0339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w He will lift|strong="H5375"\w* \w a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w for the nations|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will gather|strong="H0622"\w* \w Israel’s|strong="H3478"\w* \w dispersed|strong="H1760"\w* \w people|strong="H6908"\w*  
\q1 \w and assemble|strong="H6908"\w* \w Judah’s|strong="H3063"\w* \w scattered|strong="H5310"\w* \w people|strong="H0702"\w*  
\q1 \w from the four|strong="H0702"\w* \w corners|strong="H3671"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Ephraim’s|strong="H0669"\w* \w jealousy|strong="H7068"\w* \w will end,|strong="H3063"\w*  
\q1 \w and Judah’s|strong="H3063"\w* \w hostility|strong="H6862"\w* \w will be eliminated|strong="H3772"\w*.  
\q1 \w Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer be jealous|strong="H7065"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*,  
\q1 \w and Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer be hostile|strong="H6887"\w* \w toward Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w They will swoop down|strong="H5774"\w* \w on the Philistine|strong="H6430"\w* \w hills|strong="H3802"\w* \w to the west|strong="H3220"\w*;  
\q1 \w together|strong="H3162"\w* \w they will loot|strong="H0962"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w people|strong="H1121"\w* \w of the east|strong="H6924"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will take over|strong="H3027"\w* \w Edom|strong="H0123"\w* \w and Moab|strong="H4124"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the Ammonites|strong="H5983"\w* \w will be their subjects|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will divide|strong="H2763"\w* \w the gulf|strong="H3956"\w* \w of the Egyptian|strong="H4714"\w* \w Sea|strong="H3220"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will wave|strong="H5130"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the Euphrates River|strong="H5104"\w* \w and send a strong|strong="H5868"\w* \w wind|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will turn it into seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w dried-up|strong="H5221"\w* \w streams|strong="H5158"\w*,  
\q1 \w and enable them to walk across|strong="H1869"\w* \w in their sandals|strong="H5275"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w There will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a highway|strong="H4546"\w* \w leading|strong="H7605"\w* \w out|strong="H7604"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*  
\q1 \w for the remnant|strong="H7604"\w* \w of his people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w just as|strong="H0834"\w* \w there was|strong="H1961"\w* \w for Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3117"\w* \w they went up|strong="H5927"\w* \w from the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*.   
\c 12  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w you will say|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3034"\w*  
\q1 \w “I praise|strong="H3034"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*, \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w even though you were angry|strong="H0599"\w* \w with me,|strong="H0639"\w*  
\q1 \w your anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w subsided|strong="H7725"\w*, \w and you consoled|strong="H5162"\w* \w me|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w God|strong="H0410"\w* \w is my deliverer|strong="H3444"\w*\w !|strong="H0982"\w*  
\q1 \w I will trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in him|strong="H3808"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w fear|strong="H6342"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3050"\w* \w gives me strength|strong="H5797"\w* \w and protects|strong="H2176"\w* \w me;|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w he|strong="H3068"\w* \w has become|strong="H1961"\w* \w my deliverer|strong="H3444"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 3  \w Joyfully|strong="H8342"\w* \w you will draw|strong="H7579"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*  
\q1 \w from the springs|strong="H4599"\w* \w of deliverance|strong="H3444"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w you will say|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3034"\w*  
\q1 \w “Praise|strong="H3034"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Ask him for|strong="H3588"\w* \w help!|strong="H8034"\w*  
\q1 \w Publicize his|strong="H8034"\w* \w mighty acts among|strong="H2142"\w* \w the nations!|strong="H5949"\w*  
\q1 \w Make|strong="H5949"\w* \w it known|strong="H5949"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w he is unique|strong="H7682"\w*!   
\q1
\v 5  \w Sing|strong="H2167"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he has done|strong="H6213"\w* \w magnificent|strong="H1348"\w* \w things,|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w let this|strong="H2063"\w* \w be known|strong="H3045"\w* \w throughout|strong="H3605"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*!   
\q1
\v 6  \w Cry out|strong="H6670"\w* \w and shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w for joy, O citizens|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w acts mightily|strong="H1419"\w* \w among|strong="H7130"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*!”   
\c 13  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w This is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Babylon|strong="H0894"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w God revealed|strong="H2372"\w* \w to Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w*:  
\v 2   
\q1 \w On|strong="H5921"\w* \w a bare|strong="H8192"\w* \w hill|strong="H2022"\w* \w raise|strong="H7311"\w* \w a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w*,  
\q1 \w shout|strong="H6963"\w* \w to them,|strong="H5130"\w*  
\q1 \w wave|strong="H5130"\w* \w your hand|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\q1 \w so they might enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w the gates|strong="H6607"\w* \w of the princes|strong="H5081"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w have given orders|strong="H6680"\w* \w to my chosen|strong="H6942"\w* \w soldiers;|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w I have|strong="H1571"\w* \w summoned|strong="H7121"\w* \w the warriors|strong="H1368"\w* \w through whom I will vent my anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w my boasting|strong="H5947"\w*, \w arrogant|strong="H1346"\w* \w ones|strong="H1368"\w*.  
\v 4   
\q1 \w There is a loud|strong="H6963"\w* \w noise|strong="H1995"\w* \w on the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w –|strong="H1823"\w*  
\q1 \w it sounds like|strong="H1823"\w* \w a large|strong="H7227"\w* \w army|strong="H5971"\w*\w !|strong="H7588"\w*  
\q1 \w There is great|strong="H7588"\w* \w commotion|strong="H6963"\w* \w among the kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* –  
\q1 \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w are being assembled|strong="H0622"\w*\w !|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is mustering|strong="H6485"\w*  
\q1 \w forces|strong="H6635"\w* \w for battle|strong="H4421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w They come|strong="H0935"\w* \w from a distant|strong="H4801"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w from the horizon|strong="H8064"\w*.  
\q1 \w It|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w with his instruments|strong="H3627"\w* \w of judgment|strong="H2195"\w*,  
\q1 \w coming to destroy|strong="H2254"\w* \w the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Wail|strong="H3213"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of judgment|strong="H7138"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w near|strong="H7138"\w*;  
\q1 \w it comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w with all the destructive|strong="H7701"\w* \w power of the sovereign|strong="H7706"\w* judge.   
\q1
\v 7  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w hang limp|strong="H7503"\w*,  
\q1 \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w human heart|strong="H3824"\w* \w loses|strong="H0582"\w* \w its courage|strong="H4549"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w They panic|strong="H0926"\w* \w –|strong="H6735"\w*  
\q1 \w cramps|strong="H6735"\w* \w and pain|strong="H2256"\w* \w seize hold|strong="H0270"\w* \w of them|strong="H2342"\w*  
\q1 \w like those of a woman who is straining|strong="H2342"\w* \w to give birth|strong="H3205"\w*.  
\q1 \w They look at|strong="H0413"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w another|strong="H7453"\w* \w in astonishment|strong="H8539"\w*;  
\q1 \w their faces|strong="H6440"\w* \w are flushed red|strong="H3851"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H0935"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of judgment|strong="H0935"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w coming|strong="H0935"\w*;  
\q1 \w it is a day of cruelty|strong="H0394"\w* \w and savage|strong="H5678"\w*, \w raging|strong="H2740"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w destroying|strong="H7760"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and annihilating|strong="H8047"\w* \w its sinners|strong="H2400"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w the stars|strong="H3556"\w* \w in the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w and their constellations|strong="H3685"\w*  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer give out|strong="H1984"\w* \w their light|strong="H0216"\w*;  
\q1 \w the sun|strong="H8121"\w* \w is darkened|strong="H2821"\w* \w as soon as it rises|strong="H3318"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the moon|strong="H3394"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w shine|strong="H0216"\w*.  
\v 11   
\q1 \w I will punish|strong="H6485"\w* \w the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w for its evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w people for their sin|strong="H5771"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will put an end|strong="H7673"\w* \w to the pride|strong="H1347"\w* \w of the insolent|strong="H2086"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will bring down|strong="H8213"\w* \w the arrogance|strong="H1346"\w* \w of tyrants|strong="H6184"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w I will make human beings more scarce than pure gold|strong="H6337"\w*,  
\q1 \w and people|strong="H0120"\w* \w more scarce|strong="H3800"\w* than \w gold|strong="H3800"\w* \w from Ophir|strong="H0211"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w I will shake|strong="H7264"\w* \w the heavens|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will shake|strong="H7493"\w* \w loose|strong="H4725"\w* \w from its|strong="H4725"\w* \w foundation,|strong="H5678"\w*  
\q1 \w because of the fury|strong="H5678"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w he vents his raging|strong="H2740"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Like a frightened gazelle|strong="H6643"\w*  
\q1 \w or a sheep|strong="H6629"\w* \w with no|strong="H0369"\w* \w shepherd|strong="H6908"\w*,  
\q1 \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w will turn toward home|strong="H6437"\w*,  
\q1 \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w will run|strong="H5127"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w his homeland|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who|strong="H4672"\w* \w is caught|strong="H4672"\w* \w will be stabbed|strong="H1856"\w*;  
\q1 \w everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who is seized|strong="H5595"\w* \w will|strong="H2719"\w* \w die|strong="H5307"\w* \w by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Their children|strong="H5768"\w* \w will be smashed|strong="H7376"\w* \w to pieces before their very eyes|strong="H5869"\w*;  
\q1 \w their houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w will be looted|strong="H8155"\w*  
\q1 \w and their wives|strong="H0802"\w* \w raped|strong="H7693"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am stirring|strong="H5782"\w* \w up the Medes|strong="H4074"\w* \w to attack them;|strong="H2803"\w*  
\q1 \w they are not concerned about|strong="H2803"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor are they interested|strong="H2654"\w* \w in gold|strong="H2091"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Their arrows|strong="H7198"\w* \w will cut young men|strong="H5288"\w* \w to ribbons|strong="H7376"\w*;  
\q1 \w they have no compassion on|strong="H7355"\w* \w a person’s offspring|strong="H0990"\w*,  
\q1 \w they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w look|strong="H5869"\w* \w with pity|strong="H2347"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*, \w the most admired|strong="H6643"\w* \w of kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Chaldeans|strong="H3778"\w*’ \w source of honor|strong="H8597"\w* \w and pride|strong="H1347"\w*,  
\q1 \w will be destroyed|strong="H4114"\w* \w by God|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w just as Sodom|strong="H5467"\w* \w and Gomorrah|strong="H6017"\w* \w were|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w No one|strong="H3808"\w* \w will live|strong="H3427"\w* \w there again|strong="H5331"\w*;  
\q1 \w no one|strong="H3808"\w* \w will ever|strong="H1755"\w* \w reside|strong="H7931"\w* \w there again|strong="H1755"\w*.  
\q1 \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w bedouin|strong="H6163"\w* \w will camp|strong="H0167"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w shepherds|strong="H7462"\w* \w will rest|strong="H7257"\w* \w their flocks|strong="H8033"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Wild animals|strong="H6728"\w* \w will rest|strong="H7257"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w the ruined|strong="H1004"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w will be full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of hyenas|strong="H0255"\w*.  
\q1 \w Ostriches|strong="H3284"\w* \w will live|strong="H7931"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w wild goats|strong="H8163"\w* \w will skip|strong="H7540"\w* \w among|strong="H8033"\w* \w the|strong="H4390"\w* ruins.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Wild dogs|strong="H0338"\w* \w will yip|strong="H6030"\w* \w in her ruined fortresses|strong="H0490"\w*,  
\q1 \w jackals|strong="H8577"\w* \w will yelp in the once-splendid|strong="H6027"\w* \w palaces|strong="H1964"\w*.  
\q1 \w Her time|strong="H6256"\w* \w is almost|strong="H7138"\w* \w up|strong="H0935"\w*,  
\q1 \w her days|strong="H3117"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be prolonged|strong="H4900"\w*.   
\c 14  
\p
\v 1  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w have compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*; \w he will again|strong="H5750"\w* \w choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w as his special|strong="H3240"\w* \w people|strong="H3240"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* restore \w them|strong="H0853"\w* \w to their land|strong="H0127"\w*. \w Resident foreigners|strong="H1616"\w* \w will join|strong="H3867"\w* \w them and unite|strong="H5596"\w* \w with the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.  
\v 2  \w Nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w will take|strong="H3947"\w* \w them and bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w them back to|strong="H0413"\w* \w their own|strong="H5157"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w*. \w Then the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H5065"\w* \w will make foreigners|strong="H5065"\w* \w their servants|strong="H8198"\w* \w as they settle|strong="H7617"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w land|strong="H0127"\w*. \w They will make their captors|strong="H7617"\w* \w captives and rule|strong="H7287"\w* \w over the ones who oppressed|strong="H5065"\w* \w them|strong="H7617"\w*.  
\v 3  \w When|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w gives you relief|strong="H5117"\w* \w from your suffering|strong="H6090"\w* \w and anxiety|strong="H7267"\w*, \w and from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the hard|strong="H7186"\w* \w labor|strong="H5656"\w* \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w you were made to perform|strong="H5647"\w*,  
\v 4  \w you will taunt|strong="H4912"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Babylon|strong="H0894"\w* \w with these|strong="H2088"\w* \w words:|strong="H0349"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look how|strong="H0349"\w* \w the oppressor|strong="H5065"\w* \w has met his end|strong="H7673"\w*\w !|strong="H4062"\w*  
\q1 \w Hostility|strong="H4062"\w* \w has ceased|strong="H7673"\w*!   
\q1
\v 5  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has broken|strong="H7665"\w* \w the club|strong="H4294"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w the scepter|strong="H7626"\w* \w of rulers|strong="H4910"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w It|strong="H5678"\w* \w furiously|strong="H5678"\w* \w struck down|strong="H5221"\w* \w nations|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w with unceasing|strong="H5627"\w* \w blows|strong="H4347"\w*.  
\q1 \w It angrily|strong="H0639"\w* \w ruled over|strong="H7287"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w oppressing|strong="H4783"\w* \w them without|strong="H1097"\w* \w restraint|strong="H2820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w rests|strong="H5117"\w* \w and is quiet|strong="H6476"\w*;  
\q1 \w they break into song|strong="H6476"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The evergreens|strong="H1265"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* \w over your demise,|strong="H0730"\w*  
\q1 \w as do the cedars|strong="H0730"\w* \w of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w*, \w singing,|strong="H0227"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Since|strong="H0227"\w* \w you fell asleep|strong="H7901"\w*,  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w woodsman|strong="H3772"\w* \w comes up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to chop us down|strong="H3772"\w*!’   
\q1
\v 9  \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w* \w below|strong="H8478"\w* \w is stirred up|strong="H7264"\w* \w about you,|strong="H7125"\w*  
\q1 \w ready to meet|strong="H7125"\w* \w you when you arrive|strong="H0935"\w*.  
\q1 \w It rouses|strong="H5782"\w* \w the spirits of the dead|strong="H7496"\w* \w for you,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the former leaders|strong="H6260"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w it makes all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the former kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w from their thrones|strong="H3678"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to you, saying|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘You too|strong="H1571"\w* \w have|strong="H0859"\w* \w become weak|strong="H2470"\w* \w like|strong="H3644"\w* \w us|strong="H4911"\w*\w !|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w have become just like us|strong="H4911"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Your splendor|strong="H1347"\w* \w has been brought down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*,  
\q1 \w as well as the sound|strong="H1998"\w* \w of your stringed instruments|strong="H5035"\w*.  
\q1 \w You lie on a bed|strong="H3331"\w* \w of maggots|strong="H7415"\w*,  
\q1 \w with a blanket|strong="H4374"\w* \w of worms|strong="H8438"\w* \w over|strong="H5035"\w* \w you|strong="H3381"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Look how|strong="H0349"\w* \w you have fallen|strong="H5307"\w* \w from the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w O shining|strong="H1966"\w* \w one, son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of the dawn|strong="H7837"\w*\w !|strong="H1438"\w*  
\q1 \w You have been cut down|strong="H1438"\w* \w to the ground|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w O conqueror|strong="H2522"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w*!   
\q1
\v 13  \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to yourself|strong="H3824"\w*,  
\q1 \w “I will climb up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to the sky|strong="H8064"\w*.  
\q1 \w Above|strong="H4605"\w* \w the stars|strong="H3556"\w* \w of El|strong="H0410"\w*  
\q1 \w I will set up|strong="H7311"\w* \w my throne|strong="H3678"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will rule|strong="H3427"\w* \w on the mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w of assembly|strong="H4150"\w*  
\q1 \w on the remote slopes|strong="H3411"\w* \w of Zaphon|strong="H6828"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w I will climb up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to the tops|strong="H1116"\w* \w of the clouds|strong="H5645"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will make myself|strong="H1819"\w* \w like the Most|strong="H5945"\w* \w High|strong="H1116"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 15  \w But|strong="H0389"\w* \w you were brought down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*,  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the remote|strong="H3411"\w* \w slopes of the pit|strong="H0953"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Those who see|strong="H7200"\w* \w you stare|strong="H7688"\w* \w at you,|strong="H0995"\w*  
\q1 \w they look at you carefully|strong="H0995"\w*, \w thinking:|strong="H2088"\w*  
\q1 \w “Is this|strong="H2088"\w* \w the man|strong="H0376"\w* \w who shook|strong="H7264"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one who made kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* \w tremble|strong="H7493"\w*?   
\q1
\v 17  \w Is this the one who|strong="H2040"\w* \w made|strong="H7760"\w* \w the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w like a desert|strong="H4057"\w*,  
\q1 \w who ruined|strong="H2040"\w* \w its|strong="H5892"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w and refused|strong="H3808"\w* \w to free|strong="H6605"\w* \w his prisoners|strong="H0615"\w* \w so they could return home|strong="H1004"\w*?”’  
\v 18   
\q1 \w As for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them|strong="H7901"\w* \w lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w down in splendor|strong="H3519"\w*,  
\q1 \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w in his own tomb|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w But you|strong="H0859"\w* \w have been thrown out|strong="H7993"\w* \w of your grave|strong="H6913"\w*  
\q1 \w like a shoot|strong="H5342"\w* \w that is thrown away|strong="H8581"\w*.  
\q1 \w You lie among|strong="H3830"\w* \w the slain|strong="H2026"\w*,  
\q1 \w among those who have been slashed|strong="H2944"\w* \w by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w among those headed for|strong="H3381"\w* \w the stones|strong="H0068"\w* \w of the pit|strong="H0953"\w*,  
\q1 \w as if you were a mangled|strong="H0947"\w* \w corpse|strong="H6297"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w You will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be buried|strong="H6900"\w* \w with|strong="H3161"\w* \w them,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w you destroyed|strong="H7843"\w* \w your land|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and killed|strong="H2026"\w* \w your people|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w The offspring|strong="H2233"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7489"\w*  
\q1 \w will never|strong="H5769"\w* \w be mentioned|strong="H7121"\w* again.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Prepare|strong="H3559"\w* \w to execute|strong="H4293"\w* \w his sons|strong="H1121"\w*  
\q1 \w for the sins|strong="H5771"\w* \w their ancestors|strong="H0001"\w* \w have committed.|strong="H1077"\w*  
\q1 \w They must not|strong="H1077"\w* \w rise up|strong="H6965"\w* \w and take possession|strong="H3423"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w or fill|strong="H4390"\w* \w the surface|strong="H6440"\w* \w of the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w with cities|strong="H5892"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 22 “\w I will rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w up against|strong="H5921"\w* \w them,”|strong="H5002"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.  
\q1 “\w I will blot out|strong="H3772"\w* \w all remembrance|strong="H8034"\w* \w of Babylon|strong="H0894"\w* \w and destroy all her people|strong="H7605"\w*,  
\q1 \w including the offspring|strong="H5220"\w* \w she produces,”|strong="H5002"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23 “\w I will turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w her into|strong="H7760"\w* \w a place that is overrun|strong="H4180"\w* \w with wild animals|strong="H7090"\w*  
\q1 \w and covered with pools|strong="H0098"\w* \w of stagnant water|strong="H4325"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will get rid of|strong="H8045"\w* \w her, just as one sweeps|strong="H2894"\w* \w away dirt with a broom|strong="H4292"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.  
\v 24   
\q1 \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w makes|strong="H0559"\w* \w this solemn|strong="H7650"\w* \w vow:|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w “Be sure of this:|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w Just|strong="H0834"\w* \w as I have intended|strong="H1819"\w*, \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w it will be|strong="H1961"\w*;  
\q1 \w just|strong="H0834"\w* \w as I have planned|strong="H3289"\w*, \w it will happen|strong="H6965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w I will break|strong="H7665"\w* \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w my land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will trample|strong="H0947"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w* underfoot \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w my hills|strong="H2022"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their yoke|strong="H5923"\w* \w will be removed from|strong="H5493"\w* \w my people,|strong="H5448"\w*  
\q1 \w the burden|strong="H5448"\w* \w will be lifted from|strong="H5493"\w* \w their shoulders|strong="H7926"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w is the plan|strong="H6098"\w* \w I have devised|strong="H6095"\w* \w for the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w my hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 27  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w has a plan|strong="H3289"\w*,  
\q1 \w and who can|strong="H4310"\w* \w possibly frustrate|strong="H6565"\w* \w it?|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w His hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is ready to strike|strong="H5186"\w*,  
\q1 \w and who can|strong="H4310"\w* \w possibly stop|strong="H7725"\w* \w it|strong="H3588"\w*?   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w Will|strong="H3068"\w* Judge \w the|strong="H3588"\w* Philistines  
\p
\v 28  \w In the year|strong="H8141"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w* \w died|strong="H4194"\w*, \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w message|strong="H4853"\w* \w was revealed|strong="H2088"\w*:   
\q1
\v 29  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be so happy|strong="H8055"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you Philistines|strong="H6429"\w*,  
\q1 \w just because|strong="H3588"\w* \w the club|strong="H7626"\w* \w that beat|strong="H5221"\w* \w you has been broken|strong="H7665"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w a viper|strong="H5175"\w* \w will grow out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of the serpent’s|strong="H6848"\w* \w root|strong="H8328"\w*,  
\q1 \w and its fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w will be a darting|strong="H5774"\w* \w adder|strong="H8314"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w The poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w in my pastures;|strong="H0034"\w*  
\q1 \w the needy|strong="H0034"\w* \w will rest|strong="H7257"\w* \w securely|strong="H0983"\w*.  
\q1 \w But I will kill|strong="H4191"\w* \w your root|strong="H8328"\w* \w by famine|strong="H7458"\w*;  
\q1 \w it will put to death|strong="H2026"\w* \w all your survivors|strong="H7611"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Wail|strong="H3213"\w*, \w O city gate|strong="H8179"\w*\w !|strong="H2199"\w*  
\q1 \w Cry out|strong="H2199"\w*, \w O city|strong="H5892"\w*\w !|strong="H4127"\w*  
\q1 \w Melt|strong="H4127"\w* \w with fear,|strong="H3605"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you Philistines|strong="H6429"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w out of the north|strong="H6828"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w a cloud of smoke|strong="H6227"\w*,  
\q1 \w and there are no|strong="H0369"\w* \w stragglers|strong="H0909"\w* \w in its ranks|strong="H4151"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w How|strong="H4100"\w* \w will they respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to the messengers|strong="H4397"\w* \w of this nation|strong="H1471"\w*\w ?|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has made|strong="H3245"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w secure|strong="H3245"\w*;  
\q1 \w the oppressed|strong="H6041"\w* \w among his people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will find safety|strong="H2620"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w her|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\c 15  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Moab|strong="H4124"\w*\w :|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w in a night|strong="H3915"\w* \w it is devastated|strong="H7703"\w*,  
\q1 \w Ar|strong="H6144"\w* \w of Moab|strong="H4124"\w* \w is destroyed|strong="H1820"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w in a night|strong="H3915"\w* \w it is devastated|strong="H7703"\w*,  
\q1 \w Kir|strong="H7024"\w* \w of Moab|strong="H4124"\w* \w is destroyed|strong="H1820"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w They went up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to the temple|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w the people of Dibon|strong="H1769"\w* \w went up to the high places|strong="H1116"\w* \w to lament|strong="H1065"\w*.  
\q1 \w Because of what happened to Nebo|strong="H5015"\w* \w and Medeba|strong="H4311"\w*, \w Moab|strong="H4124"\w* \w wails|strong="H3213"\w*.  
\q1 \w Every|strong="H3605"\w* \w head|strong="H7218"\w* \w is shaved bare|strong="H7144"\w*,  
\q1 \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w beard|strong="H2206"\w* \w is trimmed off|strong="H1639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w In their streets|strong="H2351"\w* \w they wear sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w*;  
\q1 \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w their roofs|strong="H1406"\w* \w and in their town squares|strong="H7339"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them wail|strong="H3213"\w*,  
\q1 \w they fall down|strong="H3381"\w* \w weeping|strong="H1065"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The people of|strong="H2809"\w* \w Heshbon|strong="H2809"\w* \w and Elealeh|strong="H0500"\w* \w cry|strong="H2199"\w* \w out,|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w their voices|strong="H6963"\w* \w are heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w as far|strong="H5704"\w* \w away as Jahaz|strong="H3096"\w*.  
\q1 \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w Moab’s|strong="H4124"\w* \w soldiers shout|strong="H7321"\w* \w in distress;|strong="H3415"\w*  
\q1 \w their courage wavers|strong="H3415"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w My heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w cries|strong="H2199"\w* \w out because of Moab’s|strong="H4124"\w* \w plight,|strong="H1280"\w*  
\q1 \w and for the fugitives|strong="H1280"\w* \w stretched out|strong="H5704"\w* \w as|strong="H5704"\w* \w far|strong="H5704"\w* \w as|strong="H5704"\w* \w Zoar|strong="H6820"\w* \w and Eglath Shelishiyah|strong="H7992"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they weep|strong="H1065"\w* \w as they make their way up|strong="H5927"\w* \w the ascent|strong="H4608"\w* \w of Luhith|strong="H3872"\w*;  
\q1 \w they loudly|strong="H5782"\w* \w lament|strong="H2201"\w* \w their demise|strong="H7667"\w* \w on the road|strong="H1870"\w* \w to Horonaim|strong="H2773"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of Nimrim|strong="H5249"\w* \w are gone|strong="H4923"\w*;  
\q1 \w the grass|strong="H2682"\w* \w is dried|strong="H3001"\w* \w up,|strong="H1877"\w*  
\q1 \w the vegetation|strong="H1877"\w* \w has disappeared|strong="H3615"\w*,  
\q1 \w and there are|strong="H1961"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w plants|strong="H3418"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w what they have|strong="H3502"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w and stored up|strong="H6486"\w*,  
\q1 \w they carry over|strong="H5375"\w* \w the Stream|strong="H5158"\w* \w of the Poplars|strong="H6155"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the cries of distress|strong="H2201"\w* \w echo throughout|strong="H5362"\w* \w Moabite|strong="H4124"\w* \w territory|strong="H1366"\w*;  
\q1 \w their wailing|strong="H3215"\w* \w can be heard in|strong="H5704"\w* \w Eglaim|strong="H0097"\w* \w and Beer Elim|strong="H0879"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of Dimon|strong="H1775"\w* \w are full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of blood|strong="H1818"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w I will heap even more trouble on Dimon|strong="H1775"\w*.  
\q1 \w A lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w will|strong="H6413"\w* \w attack|strong="H4124"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w Moabite|strong="H4124"\w* \w fugitives|strong="H7611"\w*  
\q1 \w and the people left|strong="H7611"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0127"\w*.   
\c 16  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Send|strong="H7971"\w* \w rams|strong="H3733"\w* \w as tribute to the ruler|strong="H4910"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w from Sela|strong="H5554"\w* \w in the desert|strong="H4057"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the hill|strong="H2022"\w* \w of Daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w At the fords|strong="H4569"\w* \w of the Arnon|strong="H0769"\w*  
\q1 \w the Moabite|strong="H4124"\w* \w women|strong="H1323"\w* \w are like a bird|strong="H5775"\w*  
\q1 \w that flies|strong="H5074"\w* \w about when forced|strong="H7971"\w* \w from its nest|strong="H7064"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3 “\w Bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w a plan|strong="H6098"\w*, \w make|strong="H6213"\w* \w a decision|strong="H6415"\w*\w !|strong="H7896"\w*  
\q1 \w Provide|strong="H7896"\w* \w some shade|strong="H6738"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H8432"\w* \w of the day|strong="H6672"\w*\w !|strong="H5641"\w*  
\q1 \w Hide|strong="H5641"\w* \w the fugitives|strong="H5080"\w*\w ! Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w betray|strong="H1540"\w* \w the one who tries to escape|strong="H5074"\w*!   
\q1
\v 4  \w Please let the Moabite|strong="H4124"\w* \w fugitives|strong="H5080"\w* \w live|strong="H1481"\w* \w among you.|strong="H5643"\w*  
\q1 \w Hide|strong="H5643"\w* \w them|strong="H1933"\w* \w from|strong="H6440"\w* \w the destroyer|strong="H7703"\w*\w !”|strong="H4160"\w*  
\q1 \w Certainly|strong="H4160"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \w one|strong="H4480"\w* \w who|strong="H0776"\w* applies pressure \w will cease|strong="H0656"\w*,  
\q1 \w the destroyer|strong="H7701"\w* \w will come to an end|strong="H3615"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who trample|strong="H7429"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H8552"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Then a trustworthy|strong="H2617"\w* \w king|strong="H3678"\w* \w will be established|strong="H3559"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will rule|strong="H3427"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w a reliable manner|strong="H0571"\w*,  
\q1 \w this one from David’s|strong="H1732"\w* \w family|strong="H0168"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will be sure|strong="H1875"\w* \w to make|strong="H8199"\w* \w just decisions|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w and will be experienced|strong="H4106"\w* \w in executing justice|strong="H6664"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w We have heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w about Moab’s|strong="H4124"\w* \w pride|strong="H1347"\w*,  
\q1 \w their great|strong="H3966"\w* \w arrogance|strong="H1346"\w*,  
\q1 \w their boasting|strong="H1341"\w*, \w pride|strong="H1347"\w*, \w and excess|strong="H5678"\w*.  
\q1 \w But their boastful|strong="H0907"\w* claims \w are|strong="H0907"\w* empty!   
\q1
\v 7  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w Moab|strong="H4124"\w* \w wails|strong="H3213"\w* \w over|strong="H3605"\w* \w its|strong="H3605"\w* demise –  
\q1 \w they|strong="H3651"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w wail|strong="H3213"\w*!  
\q1 \w Completely|strong="H3605"\w* devastated, \w they|strong="H3651"\w* \w moan|strong="H1897"\w*  
\q1 \w about|strong="H3605"\w* \w what|strong="H3651"\w* \w has|strong="H4124"\w* happened \w to|strong="H0389"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* raisin cakes \w of|strong="H3605"\w* Kir Hareseth.   
\q1
\v 8  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the fields|strong="H7709"\w* \w of Heshbon|strong="H2809"\w* \w are dried up|strong="H0535"\w*,  
\q1 \w as well as the vines|strong="H1612"\w* \w of Sibmah|strong="H7643"\w*.  
\q1 \w The rulers|strong="H1167"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w trample|strong="H8291"\w* \w all over|strong="H5704"\w* \w its vines|strong="H1986"\w*,  
\q1 \w which reach|strong="H5060"\w* \w Jazer|strong="H3270"\w* \w and spread|strong="H8582"\w* \w to the desert|strong="H4057"\w*;  
\q1 \w their shoots|strong="H7976"\w* \w spread out|strong="H5203"\w* \w and cross|strong="H5674"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w I weep|strong="H1058"\w* \w along with|strong="H5921"\w* \w Jazer|strong="H3270"\w*  
\q1 \w over the vines|strong="H1612"\w* \w of Sibmah|strong="H7643"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will saturate|strong="H7301"\w* \w you|strong="H1832"\w* \w with|strong="H5921"\w* \w my|strong="H5921"\w* \w tears|strong="H1832"\w*, \w Heshbon|strong="H2809"\w* \w and Elealeh|strong="H0500"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the conquering invaders shout triumphantly|strong="H1959"\w*  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w your fruit|strong="H7019"\w* \w and crops|strong="H7105"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w and happiness|strong="H1524"\w* \w disappear|strong="H0622"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the orchards|strong="H3759"\w*,  
\q1 \w and in the vineyards|strong="H3754"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w one rejoices|strong="H7442"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w shouts|strong="H7321"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w one treads out|strong="H1869"\w* \w juice in the wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w vats|strong="H3342"\w* –  
\q1 \w I|strong="H3808"\w* \w have|strong="H3808"\w* \w brought|strong="H0622"\w* \w the|strong="H4480"\w* joyful \w shouts|strong="H1959"\w* \w to an end\w*.   
\p  
\q1
\v 11  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w my heart|strong="H4578"\w* \w constantly sighs for Moab|strong="H4124"\w*, \w like the strumming|strong="H1993"\w* \w of a harp|strong="H3658"\w*,  
\q1 \w my inner|strong="H7130"\w* \w being sighs|strong="H7025"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* Kir Hareseth.   
\q1
\v 12  \w When|strong="H7200"\w* \w the Moabites|strong="H4124"\w* \w plead|strong="H3811"\w* \w with all|strong="H3811"\w* \w their might|strong="H3811"\w* \w at their high places|strong="H1116"\w*,  
\q1 \w and enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w their temples|strong="H4720"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w pray|strong="H6419"\w*, \w their prayers will be ineffective|strong="H3201"\w*!   
\p
\v 13  \w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w is the message|strong="H1697"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w previously|strong="H0227"\w* \w announced|strong="H1696"\w* \w about Moab|strong="H4124"\w*.  
\v 14  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w makes|strong="H1696"\w* \w this announcement|strong="H1696"\w*\w : “Within exactly three|strong="H7969"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w Moab’s|strong="H4124"\w* \w splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H7034"\w*, \w along with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her many|strong="H7227"\w* \w people|strong="H1995"\w*; \w there will be just|strong="H4592"\w* \w a few|strong="H4213"\w*, \w insignificant|strong="H3524"\w* \w survivors|strong="H7605"\w* \w left|strong="H7605"\w*.”   
\c 17  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Damascus|strong="H1834"\w*\w :|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w Damascus|strong="H1834"\w* \w is no longer|strong="H5493"\w* \w a city|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w it is|strong="H1961"\w* \w a heap|strong="H4596"\w* \w of ruins|strong="H4654"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w The cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w of Aroer|strong="H6177"\w* \w are abandoned|strong="H5800"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w used for herds|strong="H5739"\w*,  
\q1 \w which will lie|strong="H7257"\w* \w down there|strong="H0369"\w* \w in peace|strong="H2729"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Fortified|strong="H4013"\w* \w cities will disappear|strong="H7673"\w* \w from Ephraim|strong="H0669"\w*,  
\q1 \w and Damascus|strong="H1834"\w* \w will lose its kingdom|strong="H4467"\w*.  
\q1 \w The survivors|strong="H7605"\w* \w in Syria|strong="H0758"\w*  
\q1 \w will end|strong="H7673"\w* \w up like the splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of the Israelites|strong="H3478"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4 “\w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w Jacob’s|strong="H3290"\w* \w splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w greatly diminished|strong="H1809"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he|strong="H1320"\w* \w will become skin and bones|strong="H7329"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w It will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w as when one gathers|strong="H0622"\w* \w the grain|strong="H7054"\w* \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his hand|strong="H2220"\w* \w gleans|strong="H7114"\w* \w the ear of grain|strong="H7641"\w*.  
\q1 \w It will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like one gathering|strong="H3950"\w* \w the ears of grain|strong="H7641"\w*  
\q1 \w in the Valley|strong="H6010"\w* \w of Rephaim|strong="H7497"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w There will be some left behind|strong="H5955"\w*,  
\q1 \w like when an olive tree|strong="H2132"\w* \w is beaten|strong="H5363"\w* \w –|strong="H8147"\w*  
\q1 \w two|strong="H8147"\w* \w or three|strong="H7969"\w* \w ripe olives|strong="H1620"\w* \w remain|strong="H7604"\w* \w toward the very top|strong="H0534"\w*,  
\q1 \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \w or five|strong="H2568"\w* \w on its fruitful|strong="H6509"\w* \w branches|strong="H5585"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w men|strong="H0120"\w* \w will trust|strong="H8159"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w their creator|strong="H6213"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will depend on|strong="H7200"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w They will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer trust|strong="H8159"\w* \w in|strong="H4196"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w altars|strong="H4196"\w* \w their hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w depend|strong="H7200"\w* \w on the Asherah poles|strong="H0842"\w* \w and incense altars|strong="H2553"\w* \w their fingers|strong="H0676"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w their fortified|strong="H4581"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w like the abandoned|strong="H5805"\w* \w summits|strong="H0534"\w* \w of the Amorites,|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w they abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w because of the Israelites|strong="H3478"\w*;  
\q1 \w there will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w desolation|strong="H8077"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you ignore|strong="H7911"\w* \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w who rescues|strong="H3468"\w* \w you;|strong="H2142"\w*  
\q1 \w you pay|strong="H2142"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w attention|strong="H2142"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w your strong|strong="H4581"\w* \w protector|strong="H6697"\w*.  
\q1 \w So this is|strong="H3651"\w* \w what happens:|strong="H5193"\w*  
\q1 \w You cultivate|strong="H5193"\w* \w beautiful|strong="H5282"\w* \w plants|strong="H5194"\w*  
\q1 \w and plant|strong="H2232"\w* \w exotic|strong="H2114"\w* \w vines|strong="H2156"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The day|strong="H3117"\w* \w you begin cultivating|strong="H5194"\w*, \w you do what you can to make|strong="H7735"\w* \w it grow|strong="H7735"\w*;  
\q1 \w the morning|strong="H1242"\w* \w you begin planting|strong="H2233"\w*, \w you do what you can to make it sprout|strong="H6524"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yet the harvest|strong="H7105"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H5067"\w* \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of disease|strong="H2470"\w*  
\q1 \w and incurable|strong="H0605"\w* \w pain|strong="H3511"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The many|strong="H7227"\w* \w nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w massing together|strong="H1995"\w* \w are as good as dead|strong="H1945"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who make a commotion|strong="H1993"\w* \w as loud as the roaring|strong="H1993"\w* \w of the sea’s waves|strong="H3220"\w*.  
\q1 \w The people|strong="H3816"\w* \w making such an uproar|strong="H7588"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H7582"\w*  
\q1 \w those who make an uproar as loud as|strong="H7582"\w* \w the roaring|strong="H7588"\w* \w of powerful|strong="H3524"\w* \w waves|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Though these people|strong="H3816"\w* \w make an uproar as loud as|strong="H7582"\w* \w the roaring|strong="H7588"\w* \w of powerful|strong="H7227"\w* \w waves|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he shouts at|strong="H1605"\w* \w them, they will flee|strong="H5127"\w* \w to a distant land|strong="H4801"\w*,  
\q1 \w driven|strong="H7291"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w like dead weeds|strong="H4671"\w* \w on the hills|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w or like dead thistles|strong="H1534"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w a strong gale|strong="H5492"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w In the evening|strong="H6153"\w* \w there is|strong="H2009"\w* \w sudden terror|strong="H1091"\w*;  
\q1 \w by morning|strong="H1242"\w* \w they vanish|strong="H0369"\w*.  
\q1 \w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w is the fate of those who try to plunder us,|strong="H1486"\w*  
\q1 \w the destiny|strong="H1486"\w* \w of those who try|strong="H8154"\w* \w to loot|strong="H0962"\w* \w us|strong="H0962"\w*!   
\c 18  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of buzzing|strong="H6767"\w* \w wings|strong="H3671"\w* \w is as good as dead|strong="H1945"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one|strong="H1945"\w* \w beyond|strong="H5676"\w* \w the rivers|strong="H5104"\w* \w of Cush|strong="H3568"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w that sends|strong="H7971"\w* \w messengers|strong="H6735"\w* \w by sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w who glide over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the water’s|strong="H4325"\w* \w surface|strong="H6440"\w* \w in boats|strong="H3627"\w* \w made of papyrus|strong="H1573"\w*.  
\q1 \w Go|strong="H1980"\w*, \w you swift|strong="H7031"\w* \w messengers|strong="H4397"\w*,  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w of tall|strong="H4900"\w*, \w smooth-skinned|strong="H4178"\w* \w people,|strong="H0413"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w a people|strong="H5971"\w* \w that|strong="H1931"\w* \w are feared|strong="H3372"\w* \w far and wide|strong="H1973"\w*,  
\q1 \w to a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w strong|strong="H6978"\w* \w and victorious|strong="H4001"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose land|strong="H0776"\w* \w rivers|strong="H5104"\w* \w divide|strong="H0958"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w you who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in the world|strong="H8398"\w*,  
\q1 \w who reside|strong="H7931"\w* \w on the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w you will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w raised on the mountains|strong="H2022"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w a trumpet|strong="H7782"\w* \w being blown|strong="H8628"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*\w :|strong="H4349"\w*  
\q1 \w “I will wait|strong="H4349"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w watch|strong="H5027"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w my|strong="H3068"\w* \w place|strong="H4349"\w*,  
\q1 \w like|strong="H8252"\w* \w scorching|strong="H6703"\w* \w heat|strong="H2527"\w* \w produced by|strong="H5921"\w* \w the sunlight|strong="H0219"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a cloud|strong="H5645"\w* \w of mist|strong="H2919"\w* \w in the heat|strong="H2527"\w* \w of harvest|strong="H7105"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the harvest|strong="H7105"\w*, \w when the bud|strong="H6525"\w* \w has sprouted|strong="H8552"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the ripening|strong="H1580"\w* \w fruit|strong="H1155"\w* \w appears|strong="H1961"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will cut off|strong="H3772"\w* \w the unproductive shoots|strong="H2150"\w* \w with pruning knives|strong="H4211"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will prune|strong="H8456"\w* \w the tendrils|strong="H5189"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w They will all|strong="H3162"\w* \w be left|strong="H5800"\w* \w for the birds|strong="H5861"\w* \w of the hills|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w and the wild animals|strong="H0929"\w*;  
\q1 \w the birds|strong="H5861"\w* \w will eat them during the summer,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the wild animals|strong="H0929"\w* \w will eat them during the winter|strong="H2778"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H6256"\w*  
\q1 \w tribute|strong="H7862"\w* \w will be brought|strong="H2986"\w* \w to the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w by a people|strong="H5971"\w* \w that are tall|strong="H4900"\w* \w and smooth-skinned|strong="H4178"\w*,  
\q1 \w a people|strong="H5971"\w* \w that|strong="H1931"\w* \w are feared|strong="H3372"\w* \w far and wide|strong="H1973"\w*,  
\q1 \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w strong|strong="H6978"\w* \w and victorious|strong="H4001"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose land|strong="H0776"\w* \w rivers|strong="H5104"\w* \w divide|strong="H0958"\w*.  
\q1 \w The tribute|strong="H0413"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w be|strong="H8034"\w* \w brought|strong="H2986"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the place|strong="H4725"\w* \w where the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w has chosen to reside, on Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\c 19  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*\w :|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w rides|strong="H7392"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a swift-moving|strong="H7031"\w* \w cloud|strong="H5645"\w*  
\q1 \w and approaches|strong="H0935"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*.  
\q1 \w The idols|strong="H0457"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w tremble|strong="H5128"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him;|strong="H4714"\w*  
\q1 \w the Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w lose their courage|strong="H7130"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2 “\w I will provoke|strong="H5526"\w* \w civil strife|strong="H4714"\w* \w in Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*,  
\q1 \w brothers|strong="H0251"\w* \w will fight|strong="H3898"\w* \w with each other|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w as will neighbors|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w cities|strong="H5892"\w*, \w and kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w will panic|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I will confuse|strong="H1104"\w* \w their strategy|strong="H6098"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will seek guidance|strong="H1875"\w* \w from|strong="H0413"\w* \w the idols|strong="H0457"\w* \w and from|strong="H0413"\w* \w the spirits of the dead|strong="H0328"\w*,  
\q1 \w from|strong="H0413"\w* \w the pits used to conjure up underworld spirits|strong="H0178"\w*, \w and from|strong="H0413"\w* \w the magicians|strong="H3049"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w I will hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w over to a harsh|strong="H5534"\w* \w master|strong="H0113"\w*;  
\q1 \w a powerful|strong="H5794"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w will rule|strong="H4910"\w* \w over them,”|strong="H5002"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0113"\w*, \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The water|strong="H4325"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w will be dried up|strong="H5405"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the river|strong="H5104"\w* \w will dry|strong="H2717"\w* \w up|strong="H3001"\w* \w and|strong="H4325"\w* \w be|strong="H4325"\w* empty.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The canals|strong="H5104"\w* \w will stink|strong="H2186"\w*;  
\q1 \w the streams|strong="H2975"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4693"\w* \w will trickle|strong="H1809"\w* \w and then dry up|strong="H2717"\w*;  
\q1 \w the bulrushes|strong="H7070"\w* \w and reeds|strong="H5488"\w* \w will decay|strong="H7060"\w*,   
\q1
\v 7  \w along with|strong="H5921"\w* \w the plants|strong="H6169"\w* \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the river|strong="H2975"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the cultivated land|strong="H4218"\w* \w near the river|strong="H2975"\w*  
\q1 \w will turn to dust|strong="H3001"\w* \w and be blown away|strong="H5086"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The fishermen|strong="H1771"\w* \w will mourn|strong="H0578"\w* \w and lament|strong="H0056"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w those who cast|strong="H7993"\w* \w a fishhook|strong="H2443"\w* \w into the river|strong="H2975"\w*,  
\q1 \w and those who spread out|strong="H6566"\w* \w a net|strong="H4365"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the water’s|strong="H4325"\w* \w surface|strong="H6440"\w* \w will grieve|strong="H0535"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Those who make|strong="H5647"\w* \w clothes from combed|strong="H8305"\w* \w flax|strong="H6593"\w* \w will be embarrassed|strong="H0954"\w*;  
\q1 \w those who weave|strong="H0707"\w* \w will turn pale|strong="H2355"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Those who make cloth|strong="H8356"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w demoralized|strong="H1792"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the hired|strong="H7938"\w* \w workers|strong="H6213"\w* \w will be depressed|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w of Zoan|strong="H6814"\w* \w are nothing but|strong="H0389"\w* \w fools|strong="H0196"\w*;  
\q1 \w Pharaoh’s|strong="H6547"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w advisers|strong="H6098"\w* \w give stupid|strong="H1197"\w* \w advice|strong="H6098"\w*.  
\q1 \w How|strong="H0349"\w* \w dare you say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Pharaoh|strong="H6547"\w*,  
\q1 “\w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am one|strong="H1121"\w* \w of the sages|strong="H2450"\w*,  
\q1 \w one well-versed in the writings of the ancient|strong="H6924"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*?”   
\q1
\v 12  \w But where|strong="H0335"\w*, \w oh|strong="H0645"\w* \w where, are your wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w men?|strong="H5046"\w*  
\q1 \w Let them tell|strong="H5046"\w* \w you, let|strong="H4994"\w* \w them find|strong="H3045"\w* \w out|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w has planned|strong="H3289"\w* \w for Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w of Zoan|strong="H6814"\w* \w are fools,|strong="H8269"\w*  
\q1 \w the officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w of Memphis|strong="H5297"\w* \w are misled|strong="H8582"\w*;  
\q1 \w the rulers|strong="H6438"\w* \w of|strong="H8269"\w* her \w tribes|strong="H7626"\w* \w lead Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w astray|strong="H6438"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has made them undiscerning|strong="H5773"\w*;  
\q1 \w they lead Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w astray|strong="H8582"\w* \w in all|strong="H3605"\w* \w she does|strong="H4639"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that she is like a drunk|strong="H7910"\w* \w sliding around|strong="H8582"\w* \w in his own vomit|strong="H6892"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w able|strong="H4639"\w* \w to do|strong="H6213"\w* \w a thing,|strong="H7218"\w*  
\q1 \w head|strong="H7218"\w* \w or tail|strong="H2180"\w*, \w shoots|strong="H3712"\w* \w and stalk|strong="H0100"\w*.   
\p
\v 16  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w will be like|strong="H1961"\w* \w women|strong="H0802"\w*. \w They will tremble|strong="H2729"\w* \w and fear|strong="H6342"\w* \w because|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w brandishes|strong="H8573"\w* \w his fist|strong="H3027"\w* \w against|strong="H6440"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*.  
\v 17  \w The land|strong="H0127"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w will humiliate|strong="H2283"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*. \w Everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w hears|strong="H2142"\w* \w about Judah will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w afraid|strong="H6342"\w* \w because|strong="H5921"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is|strong="H1931"\w* \w planning|strong="H3289"\w* \w to do to|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\p
\v 18  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w five|strong="H2568"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w will speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w the language|strong="H8193"\w* \w of Canaan|strong="H3667"\w* \w and swear|strong="H7650"\w* allegiance \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*. \w One|strong="H0259"\w* \w will be called|strong="H0559"\w* \w the City|strong="H5892"\w* \w of the Sun|strong="H2041"\w*.  
\v 19  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w there will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w an altar|strong="H4196"\w* \w for|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w in the middle|strong="H8432"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w as well as a sacred pillar|strong="H4676"\w* \w dedicated|strong="H0681"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w at its border|strong="H1366"\w*.  
\v 20  \w It|strong="H1961"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a visual|strong="H0226"\w* \w reminder|strong="H5707"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*. \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w they cry out|strong="H6817"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w because|strong="H6440"\w* \w of oppressors|strong="H3905"\w*, \w he will send|strong="H7971"\w* \w them a deliverer|strong="H3467"\w* \w and defender|strong="H7227"\w* \w who will rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*.  
\v 21  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will reveal|strong="H3045"\w* \w himself to the Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w*, \w and they|strong="H3045"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w acknowledge|strong="H3045"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w authority|strong="H5647"\w* \w at that time|strong="H3117"\w*. \w They will present|strong="H5647"\w* \w sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w* \w and offerings|strong="H4503"\w*; \w they|strong="H5647"\w* \w will make|strong="H5087"\w* \w vows|strong="H5088"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w and fulfill them|strong="H7999"\w*.  
\v 22  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will strike|strong="H5062"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w striking|strong="H5062"\w* \w and then healing|strong="H7495"\w* \w them. They will turn|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w and he will listen to their prayers|strong="H6279"\w* \w and heal|strong="H7495"\w* \w them|strong="H0853"\w*.   
\p
\v 23  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w there will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a highway|strong="H4546"\w* \w from Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w to Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*. \w The Assyrians|strong="H0804"\w* \w will visit|strong="H0935"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w and the Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w will visit Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*. \w The Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w and Assyrians|strong="H0804"\w* \w will worship|strong="H5647"\w* together.  
\v 24  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w will be the third|strong="H7992"\w* \w member of the group, along with Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w and Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w and will be a recipient|strong="H7130"\w* \w of blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \w in the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\v 25  \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will pronounce a blessing|strong="H1288"\w* \w over the earth, saying|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w Blessed|strong="H1288"\w* \w be my people|strong="H5971"\w*, \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w and the work|strong="H4639"\w* \w of my hands|strong="H3027"\w*, \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w and my special|strong="H5159"\w* \w possession,|strong="H3478"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*!”   
\c 20  
\p
\v 1  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd* revealed|strong="H0935"\w* \w the following message during the year|strong="H8141"\w* \w in which King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Sargon|strong="H5623"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w his commanding general|strong="H8661"\w* \w to Ashdod|strong="H0795"\w*, \w and he fought|strong="H3898"\w* \w against it and captured|strong="H3920"\w* \w it|strong="H7971"\w*.  
\v 2  \w At that time|strong="H6256"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w announced|strong="H1696"\w* \w through|strong="H3027"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w*\w : “Go|strong="H1980"\w*, \w remove|strong="H6605"\w* \w the sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w* \w from your waist|strong="H4975"\w* \w and take your sandals|strong="H5275"\w* \w off your feet|strong="H7272"\w*.” \w He did|strong="H6213"\w* \w as instructed|strong="H3651"\w* \w and walked|strong="H1980"\w* \w around in undergarments|strong="H6174"\w* \w and barefoot|strong="H3182"\w*.  
\v 3  Later \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w explained|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “In the same way that|strong="H0834"\w* \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w has walked around|strong="H1980"\w* \w in undergarments|strong="H6174"\w* \w and barefoot|strong="H3182"\w* \w for the past three|strong="H7969"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w*, \w as an object lesson|strong="H0226"\w* \w and omen|strong="H4159"\w* \w pertaining|strong="H5921"\w* \w to Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w and Cush|strong="H3568"\w*,  
\v 4  \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w will lead|strong="H5090"\w* \w away the|strong="H0853"\w* \w captives|strong="H7628"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w and the|strong="H0853"\w* \w exiles|strong="H1546"\w* \w of Cush|strong="H3568"\w*, \w both young|strong="H5288"\w* \w and old|strong="H2205"\w*. \w They will|strong="H6174"\w* \w be in undergarments|strong="H6174"\w* \w and barefoot|strong="H3182"\w*, \w with|strong="H2834"\w* \w the buttocks|strong="H8357"\w* \w exposed; the Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w will be publicly humiliated|strong="H6172"\w*.  
\v 5  \w Those who put their hope|strong="H4007"\w* \w in Cush|strong="H3568"\w* \w and took pride|strong="H8597"\w* \w in Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w will be afraid|strong="H2865"\w* \w and embarrassed|strong="H0954"\w*.  
\v 6  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w on this|strong="H2088"\w* \w coast|strong="H0339"\w* \w will say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Look|strong="H2009"\w* \w what|strong="H3541"\w* \w has happened to our source of hope|strong="H4007"\w* \w to whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w we fled|strong="H5127"\w* \w for help|strong="H5833"\w*, \w expecting to be rescued|strong="H5337"\w* \w from the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*\w ! How|strong="H0349"\w* \w can we|strong="H0587"\w* \w escape|strong="H4422"\w* \w now|strong="H2009"\w*?’”   
\c 21  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about the Desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w by the Sea|strong="H3220"\w*\w :|strong="H5492"\w*  
\q1 \w Like strong winds|strong="H5492"\w* \w blowing|strong="H2498"\w* \w in the south|strong="H5045"\w*,  
\q1 \w one invades|strong="H0935"\w* \w from the desert|strong="H4057"\w*,  
\q1 \w from a land|strong="H0776"\w* \w that is feared|strong="H3372"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w I have received|strong="H5046"\w* \w a distressing|strong="H7186"\w* \w message|strong="H2380"\w*\w :|strong="H0898"\w*  
\q1 \w “The deceiver|strong="H0898"\w* \w deceives|strong="H0898"\w*,  
\q1 \w the destroyer|strong="H7703"\w* \w destroys|strong="H7703"\w*.  
\q1 \w Attack|strong="H5927"\w*, \w you Elamites|strong="H5867"\w*\w !|strong="H6696"\w*  
\q1 \w Lay siege|strong="H6696"\w*, \w you Medes|strong="H4074"\w*\w !|strong="H7673"\w*  
\q1 \w I will put an end|strong="H7673"\w* \w to all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the groaning|strong="H0585"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 3  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w my stomach|strong="H4975"\w* \w churns|strong="H2479"\w*;  
\q1 \w cramps|strong="H6735"\w* \w overwhelm|strong="H0270"\w* \w me|strong="H6735"\w*  
\q1 \w like the contractions|strong="H6735"\w* \w of a woman in labor|strong="H3205"\w*.  
\q1 \w I am disturbed|strong="H5753"\w* \w by what I hear|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w horrified|strong="H0926"\w* \w by what I see|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w My|strong="H8582"\w* \w heart|strong="H3824"\w* \w palpitates|strong="H6427"\w*,  
\q1 \w I shake in fear|strong="H1204"\w*;  
\q1 \w the twilight|strong="H5399"\w* \w I desired|strong="H2837"\w*  
\q1 \w has brought|strong="H7760"\w* \w me terror|strong="H2731"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Arrange|strong="H6186"\w* \w the table|strong="H7979"\w*,  
\q1 \w lay out|strong="H6823"\w* \w the|strong="H0398"\w* carpet,  
\q1 \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w*\w !|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w Get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up, you officers|strong="H8269"\w*,  
\q1 \w smear|strong="H4886"\w* \w oil on the shields|strong="H4043"\w*!   
\q1
\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0559"\w* \w has|strong="H0834"\w* \w told|strong="H5046"\w* \w me:|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w “Go|strong="H1980"\w*, \w post|strong="H6822"\w* \w a guard!|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w He must report what|strong="H0834"\w* \w he sees|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w When he sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w chariots|strong="H7393"\w*,  
\q1 \w teams|strong="H6776"\w* \w of horses|strong="H6571"\w*,  
\q1 \w riders|strong="H7393"\w* \w on donkeys|strong="H2543"\w*,  
\q1 \w riders|strong="H7393"\w* \w on camels|strong="H1581"\w*,  
\q1 \w he must|strong="H7181"\w* \w be alert|strong="H7182"\w*,  
\q1 \w very|strong="H7227"\w* \w alert|strong="H7182"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 8  \w Then the guard|strong="H0738"\w* \w cries out|strong="H7121"\w*\w :|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w “On|strong="H5921"\w* \w the watchtower|strong="H4707"\w*, \w O sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w*,  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w all|strong="H8548"\w* \w day|strong="H3119"\w* \w long|strong="H8548"\w*;  
\q1 \w at|strong="H5921"\w* \w my post|strong="H4931"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w am stationed|strong="H5324"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w night|strong="H3915"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w* \w what’s|strong="H2088"\w* \w coming|strong="H0935"\w*\w !|strong="H7393"\w*  
\q1 \w A charioteer|strong="H7393"\w*,  
\q1 \w a team|strong="H6776"\w* \w of horses|strong="H6571"\w*.”  
\q1 \w When|strong="H5307"\w* \w questioned, he replies|strong="H6030"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Babylon|strong="H0894"\w* \w has fallen|strong="H5307"\w*, \w fallen|strong="H5307"\w*\w !|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the idols|strong="H6456"\w* \w of her gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w lie shattered|strong="H7665"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0776"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 10  \w O my downtrodden|strong="H4098"\w* \w people|strong="H1121"\w*, \w crushed like stalks on the threshing floor|strong="H1637"\w*,  
\q1 \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have heard|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w from the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w I have reported|strong="H5046"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.   
\s1 Bad News \w for|strong="H6635"\w* Seir  
\q1
\v 11  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Dumah|strong="H1746"\w*\w :|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w Someone calls|strong="H7121"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w* \w from Seir|strong="H8165"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Watchman|strong="H8104"\w*, \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w is left of the night|strong="H3915"\w*\w ?|strong="H8104"\w*  
\q1 \w Watchman|strong="H8104"\w*, \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w is left of the night|strong="H3915"\w*?”   
\q1
\v 12  \w The watchman|strong="H8104"\w* \w replies|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w Morning|strong="H1242"\w* \w is coming|strong="H0857"\w*, \w but then night|strong="H3915"\w*.  
\q1 \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you want to ask|strong="H1158"\w*, \w ask|strong="H1158"\w*;  
\q1 \w come|strong="H0857"\w* \w back again|strong="H7725"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0559"\w* Lord \w Will|strong="H1571"\w* Judge Arabia  
\q1
\v 13  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Arabia|strong="H6152"\w*\w :|strong="H3293"\w*  
\q1 \w In the thicket|strong="H3293"\w* \w of Arabia|strong="H6152"\w* \w you spend|strong="H3885"\w* \w the night,|strong="H1720"\w*  
\q1 \w you Dedanite|strong="H1720"\w* \w caravans|strong="H0736"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Bring out|strong="H0857"\w* \w some water|strong="H4325"\w* \w for the thirsty|strong="H6771"\w*.  
\q1 \w You who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Tema|strong="H8485"\w*,  
\q1 \w bring|strong="H6923"\w* \w some food|strong="H3899"\w* \w for the fugitives|strong="H5074"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they flee from the swords|strong="H2719"\w* \w –|strong="H2719"\w*  
\q1 \w from the drawn sword|strong="H2719"\w*  
\q1 \w and from the battle-ready|strong="H1869"\w* \w bow|strong="H7198"\w*  
\q1 \w and from the severity|strong="H3514"\w* \w of the battle|strong="H4421"\w*.   
\p
\v 16  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0413"\w* \w has|strong="H0136"\w* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*\w : “Within|strong="H5750"\w* \w exactly one year|strong="H8141"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of Kedar|strong="H6938"\w* \w will come to an end|strong="H3615"\w*.  
\v 17  \w Just a handful|strong="H4557"\w* \w of archers|strong="H7198"\w*, \w the warriors|strong="H1368"\w* \w of Kedar|strong="H6938"\w*, \w will be left|strong="H4591"\w*.” \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w has spoken|strong="H1696"\w*.   
\c 22  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about the Valley|strong="H1516"\w* \w of Vision|strong="H2384"\w*\w :|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w is the reason|strong="H0645"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of you go up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to the rooftops|strong="H1406"\w*?   
\q1
\v 2  \w The noisy|strong="H8663"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w is full|strong="H4395"\w* \w of raucous|strong="H1993"\w* \w sounds;|strong="H7151"\w*  
\q1 \w the town|strong="H7151"\w* \w is filled with revelry|strong="H5947"\w*.  
\q1 \w Your slain|strong="H2491"\w* \w were not|strong="H3808"\w* \w cut down by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*;  
\q1 \w they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w* \w in battle|strong="H4421"\w*.  
\v 3   
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w your leaders|strong="H7101"\w* \w ran away|strong="H5074"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w* \w –|strong="H1272"\w*  
\q1 \w they fled|strong="H1272"\w* \w to a distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w place;|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your refugees|strong="H0631"\w* \w were|strong="H4672"\w* \w captured|strong="H0631"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w* \w –|strong="H0631"\w*  
\q1 \w they were captured|strong="H0631"\w* \w without a single arrow|strong="H7198"\w* being shot.   
\q1
\v 4  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w I say|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H8159"\w*  
\q1 \w “Don’t look|strong="H8159"\w* \w at me!|strong="H1065"\w*  
\q1 \w I am weeping|strong="H1065"\w* \w bitterly|strong="H4843"\w*.  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w try|strong="H0213"\w* \w to console|strong="H5162"\w* \w me|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w concerning|strong="H5921"\w* \w the destruction|strong="H7701"\w* \w of my defenseless|strong="H1323"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master,|strong="H3069"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H0136"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w has planned a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of panic|strong="H4103"\w*, \w defeat|strong="H4001"\w*, \w and confusion|strong="H3998"\w*.  
\q1 \w In the Valley|strong="H1516"\w* \w of Vision|strong="H2384"\w* \w people shout|strong="H7771"\w*  
\q1 \w and cry out|strong="H7771"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the hill|strong="H2022"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The Elamites|strong="H5867"\w* \w picked up|strong="H5375"\w* \w the quiver|strong="H0827"\w*,  
\q1 \w and came with chariots|strong="H7393"\w* \w and horsemen|strong="H6571"\w*;  
\q1 \w the men|strong="H0120"\w* \w of Kir|strong="H7024"\w* \w prepared|strong="H6168"\w* \w the shield|strong="H4043"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Your very best|strong="H4005"\w* \w valleys|strong="H6010"\w* \w were full|strong="H4390"\w* \w of chariots|strong="H7393"\w*;  
\q1 \w horsemen|strong="H6571"\w* \w confidently|strong="H7896"\w* \w took their positions|strong="H7896"\w* \w at the gate|strong="H8179"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w They|strong="H1540"\w* \w removed|strong="H1540"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w defenses|strong="H4539"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*.  
\q1 \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w you looked|strong="H5027"\w*  
\q1 \w for the weapons|strong="H5402"\w* \w in the House|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the Forest|strong="H3293"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w You saw|strong="H7200"\w* \w the many|strong="H7235"\w* \w breaks|strong="H1233"\w*  
\q1 \w in the walls of the city|strong="H5892"\w* \w of David|strong="H1732"\w*;  
\q1 \w you stored|strong="H6908"\w* \w up water|strong="H4325"\w* \w in the lower|strong="H8481"\w* \w pool|strong="H1295"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w You counted|strong="H5608"\w* \w the houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*,  
\q1 \w and demolished|strong="H5422"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w so you could have material to reinforce|strong="H1219"\w* \w the wall|strong="H2346"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w You made a reservoir|strong="H4724"\w* \w between|strong="H0996"\w* \w the two walls|strong="H2346"\w*  
\q1 \w for the water|strong="H4325"\w* \w of the old|strong="H3465"\w* \w pool|strong="H1295"\w* \w –|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w but you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w trust in|strong="H6213"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* \w one|strong="H3808"\w* \w who|strong="H7350"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w it;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w depend|strong="H7200"\w* \w on|strong="H5027"\w* \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w it long ago|strong="H7350"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master, the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w called|strong="H7121"\w* \w for weeping|strong="H1065"\w* \w and mourning|strong="H4553"\w*,  
\q1 \w for shaved|strong="H7144"\w* \w heads and sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w But look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w there is outright celebration|strong="H8057"\w*\w !|strong="H2026"\w*  
\q1 \w You say, “Kill|strong="H2026"\w* \w the ox|strong="H1241"\w* \w and slaughter|strong="H7819"\w* \w the sheep|strong="H6629"\w*,  
\q1 \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w meat|strong="H1320"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*.  
\q1 \w Eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w tomorrow|strong="H4279"\w* \w we die|strong="H4191"\w*!”   
\p
\v 14  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w told me this:|strong="H0518"\w* “\w Certainly|strong="H1540"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w will not|strong="H0518"\w* \w be forgiven|strong="H3722"\w* \w as long|strong="H5704"\w* \w as you live|strong="H4191"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master, the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w “Go|strong="H1980"\w* \w visit|strong="H0935"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w administrator|strong="H5532"\w*, \w Shebna|strong="H7644"\w*, \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w supervises|strong="H5921"\w* \w the palace|strong="H1004"\w*, \w and|strong="H0935"\w* \w tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*:   
\q1
\v 16 ‘\w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w right do you have to be here|strong="H6311"\w*\w ? What|strong="H4310"\w* \w relatives do you have buried here|strong="H6311"\w*\w ?|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Why|strong="H3588"\w* \w do you chisel out|strong="H2672"\w* \w a tomb for yourself here|strong="H6311"\w*\w ?|strong="H2672"\w*  
\q1 \w He chisels|strong="H2672"\w* \w out his burial site|strong="H6913"\w* \w in an elevated|strong="H4791"\w* \w place|strong="H4908"\w*,  
\q1 \w he carves|strong="H2710"\w* \w out his tomb|strong="H6913"\w* \w on a cliff|strong="H5553"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will throw|strong="H2904"\w* \w you far away|strong="H2904"\w*, \w you mere man|strong="H1397"\w*\w !|strong="H5844"\w*  
\q1 \w He will wrap|strong="H5844"\w* \w you up|strong="H5844"\w* \w tightly|strong="H5844"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w He will wind|strong="H6801"\w* \w you up|strong="H6801"\w* \w tightly|strong="H6801"\w* \w into a ball|strong="H1754"\w*  
\q1 \w and throw|strong="H6802"\w* \w you into|strong="H0413"\w* \w a wide|strong="H7342"\w*, \w open land|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w There|strong="H8033"\w* \w you will die|strong="H4191"\w*,  
\q1 \w and there|strong="H8033"\w* \w with you will be your impressive|strong="H3519"\w* \w chariots|strong="H4818"\w*,  
\q1 \w which bring disgrace|strong="H7036"\w* \w to the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w of your master|strong="H0113"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w I will remove|strong="H1920"\w* \w you from|strong="H1920"\w* \w your office|strong="H4673"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will be thrown down|strong="H2040"\w* \w from your position|strong="H4612"\w*.   
\p
\v 20 “\w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w I will summon|strong="H7121"\w* \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Eliakim|strong="H0471"\w*, \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Hilkiah|strong="H2518"\w*.  
\v 21  \w I will put|strong="H3847"\w* \w your robe|strong="H3801"\w* \w on him, tie|strong="H2388"\w* \w your belt|strong="H0073"\w* \w around him, and transfer|strong="H5414"\w* \w your authority|strong="H4475"\w* \w to him|strong="H3027"\w*. \w He will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a protector|strong="H0001"\w* \w of|strong="H3427"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \w residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w and of the people|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*.  
\v 22  \w I will place|strong="H5414"\w* \w the key|strong="H4668"\w* \w to the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w of David|strong="H1732"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w his shoulder|strong="H7926"\w*. \w When he opens|strong="H6605"\w* \w the door, no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one can close|strong="H5462"\w* \w it; when he closes|strong="H5462"\w* \w the door|strong="H5462"\w*, \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one can open|strong="H6605"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w*.  
\v 23  \w I will fasten|strong="H8628"\w* \w him like a peg|strong="H3489"\w* \w into a solid|strong="H0539"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w*; \w he will|strong="H1961"\w* \w bring honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w and respect to his father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w family|strong="H1004"\w*.  
\v 24  \w His father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w family|strong="H1004"\w* \w will gain increasing|strong="H8518"\w* \w prominence|strong="H3519"\w* \w because of him,|strong="H6631"\w* \w including|strong="H5704"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w offspring|strong="H6631"\w* \w and the offshoots|strong="H6849"\w*. \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the small|strong="H6996"\w* \w containers|strong="H3627"\w*, \w including the bowls|strong="H0101"\w* \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the jars|strong="H3627"\w* \w will hang from this peg|strong="H5035"\w*.’   
\p
\v 25 “\w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w “the peg|strong="H3489"\w* \w fastened|strong="H8628"\w* \w into a solid|strong="H0539"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w* \w will come loose. It will be cut off|strong="H1438"\w* \w and fall|strong="H5307"\w*, \w and the load|strong="H4853"\w* \w hanging on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it will be cut off|strong="H3772"\w*.” \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has spoken|strong="H1696"\w*.   
\c 23  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Here is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about Tyre|strong="H6865"\w*\w :|strong="H3213"\w*  
\q1 \w Wail|strong="H3213"\w*, \w you large ships|strong="H8659"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the port|strong="H1004"\w* \w is too devastated|strong="H7703"\w* \w to enter|strong="H0935"\w*\w !|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w From the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Cyprus|strong="H3794"\w* \w this news is announced|strong="H1540"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w them|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Lament|strong="H1826"\w*, \w you residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of the coast|strong="H0339"\w*,  
\q1 \w you merchants|strong="H5503"\w* \w of Sidon|strong="H6721"\w* \w who travel over|strong="H5674"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose agents|strong="H4390"\w* \w sail over|strong="H5674"\w*  
\v 3  \w the deep|strong="H7227"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w*\w !|strong="H2233"\w*  
\q1 \w Grain|strong="H2233"\w* \w from the Shihor|strong="H7883"\w* \w region,|strong="H7105"\w*  
\q1 \w crops|strong="H7105"\w* \w grown near the Nile|strong="H2975"\w* \w she receives|strong="H8393"\w*;  
\q1 \w she is|strong="H1961"\w* \w the trade center|strong="H5505"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Be ashamed|strong="H0954"\w*, \w O Sidon|strong="H6721"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w this, O fortress|strong="H4581"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*\w :|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w “I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w gone into labor|strong="H2342"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w given birth|strong="H3205"\w*;  
\q1 \w I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w raised|strong="H1431"\w* \w young men|strong="H0970"\w*  
\q1 \w or brought up|strong="H7311"\w* \w young women|strong="H1330"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w When the news|strong="H8088"\w* \w reaches Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*,  
\q1 \w they will be shaken|strong="H2342"\w* \w by what has happened|strong="H8088"\w* \w to Tyre|strong="H6865"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Travel|strong="H5674"\w* \w to Tarshish|strong="H8659"\w*\w !|strong="H3213"\w*  
\q1 \w Wail|strong="H3213"\w*, \w you residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of the coast|strong="H0339"\w*!   
\q1
\v 7  \w Is this|strong="H2063"\w* \w really your boisterous|strong="H5947"\w* \w city|strong="H6927"\w*  
\q1 \w whose origins|strong="H6927"\w* \w are in the distant past|strong="H6924"\w*,  
\q1 \w and whose feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w led|strong="H2986"\w* \w her to a distant land|strong="H7350"\w* \w to reside|strong="H1481"\w*?   
\q1
\v 8  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w planned|strong="H3289"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w for royal|strong="H5849"\w* \w Tyre|strong="H6865"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose merchants|strong="H5849"\w* \w are princes|strong="H8269"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose|strong="H0834"\w* \w traders|strong="H5503"\w* \w are the dignitaries|strong="H3513"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*?   
\q1
\v 9  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w planned|strong="H3289"\w* \w it|strong="H2490"\w* \w –|strong="H2490"\w*  
\q1 \w to dishonor|strong="H2490"\w* \w the pride|strong="H1347"\w* \w that comes from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her beauty|strong="H6643"\w*,  
\q1 \w to humiliate|strong="H7043"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the dignitaries|strong="H3513"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Tarshish|strong="H8659"\w*, \w travel|strong="H5674"\w* \w back to your land|strong="H0776"\w*, \w as one crosses the Nile|strong="H2975"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w any marketplace|strong="H4206"\w* \w in|strong="H0776"\w* Tyre.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w stretched out|strong="H5186"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w he shook|strong="H7264"\w* \w kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w*;  
\q1 \w he|strong="H6680"\w* \w gave|strong="H6680"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w order|strong="H6680"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w destroy|strong="H8045"\w* \w Canaan’s|strong="H3667"\w* \w fortresses|strong="H4581"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w He said|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w You will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w celebrate|strong="H5937"\w*,  
\q1 \w oppressed|strong="H6231"\w* \w virgin|strong="H1330"\w* \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Sidon|strong="H6721"\w*\w !|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w Get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up, travel|strong="H5674"\w* \w to Cyprus|strong="H3794"\w*,  
\q1 \w but you will find no|strong="H3808"\w* \w relief|strong="H5117"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 13  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w* \w at the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of the Chaldeans|strong="H3778"\w*,  
\q1 \w these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who have lost their identity!|strong="H0804"\w*  
\q1 \w The Assyrians|strong="H0804"\w* \w have made it a home for wild animals|strong="H6728"\w*.  
\q1 \w They erected|strong="H6965"\w* \w their siege towers|strong="H0971"\w*,  
\q1 \w demolished|strong="H6209"\w* \w its fortresses|strong="H0759"\w*,  
\q1 \w and turned|strong="H7760"\w* \w it into a heap of ruins|strong="H4654"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Wail|strong="H3213"\w*, \w you large ships|strong="H8659"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w your fortress|strong="H4581"\w* \w is destroyed|strong="H7703"\w*!   
\p
\v 15  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w Tyre|strong="H6865"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w forgotten|strong="H7911"\w* \w for seventy|strong="H7657"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w*, \w the typical|strong="H3117"\w* \w life span of a king|strong="H4428"\w*. \w At the end|strong="H7093"\w* \w of seventy|strong="H7657"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w Tyre|strong="H6865"\w* \w will try to attract attention again, like the prostitute|strong="H2181"\w* \w in the popular song|strong="H7892"\w*:   
\q1
\v 16 “\w Take|strong="H3947"\w* \w the harp|strong="H3658"\w*,  
\q1 \w go|strong="H5437"\w* \w through the city|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w forgotten|strong="H7911"\w* \w prostitute|strong="H2181"\w*\w !|strong="H3190"\w*  
\q1 \w Play it well|strong="H3190"\w*,  
\q1 \w play|strong="H5059"\w* \w lots of songs|strong="H7892"\w*,  
\q1 \w so you’ll|strong="H2142"\w* \w be noticed|strong="H5437"\w*!”   
\p
\v 17  \w At the end|strong="H7093"\w* \w of seventy|strong="H7657"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will revive|strong="H6485"\w* \w Tyre|strong="H6865"\w*. \w She will start making money again|strong="H7725"\w* \w by selling|strong="H0868"\w* \w her services|strong="H0854"\w* \w to all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the earth’s|strong="H0127"\w* \w kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w*.  
\v 18  \w Her profits|strong="H5504"\w* \w and earnings|strong="H0868"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w set apart|strong="H6944"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w . They will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be stored up|strong="H0686"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w accumulated|strong="H2630"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w her profits|strong="H5504"\w* \w will be given to those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in|strong="H3427"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w presence|strong="H6440"\w* \w and will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w used to purchase large quantities|strong="H7654"\w* \w of food|strong="H0398"\w* \w and beautiful|strong="H6266"\w* \w clothes|strong="H4374"\w*.   
\c 24  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is ready to devastate|strong="H1238"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and leave|strong="H1110"\w* \w it in ruins|strong="H1110"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will mar|strong="H5753"\w* \w its surface|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w and scatter|strong="H6327"\w* \w its inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2 Everyone \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w suffer|strong="H1961"\w* – \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w priest|strong="H3548"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w master|strong="H0113"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0834"\w* elegant lady \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w female|strong="H8198"\w* attendant,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w seller|strong="H4376"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w buyer|strong="H7069"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0834"\w* borrower \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* lender,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w creditor|strong="H5383"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w well|strong="H0834"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* debtor.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will be completely devastated|strong="H1238"\w*  
\q1 \w and thoroughly|strong="H0962"\w* \w ransacked|strong="H0962"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has decreed|strong="H1696"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w judgment|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w dries up|strong="H0056"\w* \w and withers|strong="H5034"\w*,  
\q1 \w the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w shrivels up|strong="H0535"\w* \w and withers|strong="H5034"\w*;  
\q1 \w the prominent|strong="H4791"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w fade away|strong="H0535"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w is defiled|strong="H2610"\w* \w by|strong="H3427"\w* \w its|strong="H8478"\w* \w inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they have violated|strong="H5674"\w* \w laws|strong="H8451"\w*,  
\q1 \w disregarded|strong="H2498"\w* \w the regulation|strong="H2706"\w*,  
\q1 \w and broken|strong="H6565"\w* \w the permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w treaty|strong="H1285"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w a treaty curse|strong="H0423"\w* \w devours|strong="H0398"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w its inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w* \w pay for their guilt|strong="H0816"\w*.  
\q1 \w This is why|strong="H3651"\w* \w the inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w disappear|strong="H2787"\w*,  
\q1 \w and are reduced|strong="H7604"\w* \w to just a handful|strong="H4213"\w* \w of people|strong="H0582"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The new wine|strong="H8492"\w* \w dries up|strong="H0056"\w*,  
\q1 \w the vines|strong="H1612"\w* \w shrivel up|strong="H0535"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w those who like to celebrate|strong="H3820"\w* \w groan|strong="H0584"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The happy sound|strong="H4885"\w* \w of the tambourines|strong="H8596"\w* \w stops|strong="H7673"\w*,  
\q1 \w the revelry|strong="H7588"\w* \w of those who celebrate|strong="H5947"\w* \w comes to a halt|strong="H2308"\w*,  
\q1 \w the happy sound|strong="H4885"\w* \w of the harp|strong="H3658"\w* \w ceases|strong="H7673"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w They no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer sing|strong="H7892"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*;  
\q1 \w the beer|strong="H7941"\w* \w tastes bitter|strong="H4843"\w* \w to those who drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w it|strong="H3808"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The ruined|strong="H8414"\w* \w town|strong="H7151"\w* \w is shattered|strong="H7665"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of the houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w are shut up|strong="H5462"\w* \w tight|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w They howl|strong="H6682"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w the streets|strong="H2351"\w* \w because of what happened to the wine|strong="H3196"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w turns to sorrow|strong="H6150"\w*;  
\q1 \w celebrations|strong="H4885"\w* \w disappear|strong="H1540"\w* \w from the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The city|strong="H5892"\w* \w is left|strong="H7604"\w* \w in ruins|strong="H8047"\w*;  
\q1 \w the gate|strong="H8179"\w* \w is reduced|strong="H3807"\w* \w to rubble|strong="H7591"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w This|strong="H3588"\w* \w is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w will happen|strong="H1961"\w* \w throughout|strong="H7130"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w among|strong="H8432"\w* \w the nations|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w It will be like when they beat|strong="H5363"\w* \w an olive tree|strong="H2132"\w*,  
\q1 \w and just a few olives|strong="H5955"\w* \w are left|strong="H5955"\w* \w at the end|strong="H3615"\w* \w of the harvest|strong="H1210"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w lift|strong="H5375"\w* \w their voices|strong="H6963"\w* \w and shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w joyfully;|strong="H6670"\w*  
\q1 \w they praise|strong="H6670"\w* \w the majesty|strong="H1347"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w in the west|strong="H3220"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w in the east|strong="H0217"\w* \w extol|strong="H8034"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H0339"\w*  
\q1 \w along the seacoasts|strong="H0339"\w* \w extol|strong="H8034"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w fame|strong="H8034"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w From the ends|strong="H3671"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w we|strong="H8085"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w songs|strong="H2158"\w* \w –|strong="H6662"\w*  
\q1 \w the Just One|strong="H6662"\w* \w is majestic|strong="H6643"\w*.  
\q1 \w But I|strong="H0559"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I’m wasting away|strong="H7334"\w*\w ! I’m wasting away|strong="H7334"\w*\w ! I’m doomed|strong="H0188"\w*\w !|strong="H0898"\w*  
\q1 \w Deceivers|strong="H0898"\w* \w deceive|strong="H0898"\w*, \w deceive|strong="H0898"\w*rs thoroughly \w deceive|strong="H0898"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 17  \w Terror|strong="H6343"\w*, \w pit|strong="H6354"\w*, \w and snare|strong="H6341"\w*  
\q1 \w are ready to overtake you inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*!   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one who runs away from|strong="H5127"\w* \w the sound|strong="H6963"\w* \w of the terror|strong="H6343"\w*  
\q1 \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w into the pit|strong="H6354"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who climbs out of the pit,|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w trapped by|strong="H3920"\w* \w the snare|strong="H6341"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the floodgates|strong="H0699"\w* \w of the heavens|strong="H4791"\w* \w are opened|strong="H6605"\w* \w up|strong="H4146"\w*  
\q1 \w and the foundations|strong="H4146"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w shake|strong="H7493"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w is broken|strong="H6565"\w* \w in pieces|strong="H7489"\w*,  
\q1 \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w is ripped to shreds|strong="H6565"\w*,  
\q1 \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w shakes violently|strong="H4131"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will stagger|strong="H5128"\w* \w around|strong="H5128"\w* \w like a drunk|strong="H7910"\w*;  
\q1 \w it|strong="H5110"\w* \w will sway back and forth like a hut|strong="H4412"\w* \w in a windstorm.|strong="H6588"\w*  
\q1 \w Its sin|strong="H6588"\w* \w will weigh it down,|strong="H5307"\w*  
\q1 \w and it will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w and never|strong="H3808"\w* \w get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up again|strong="H3254"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H5921"\w* Lord \w Will|strong="H0776"\w* Become \w King|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1
\v 21  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will punish|strong="H6485"\w*  
\q1 \w the heavenly forces|strong="H4791"\w* \w in the heavens|strong="H4791"\w*  
\q1 \w and the earthly|strong="H0127"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0127"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w They will be imprisoned|strong="H0622"\w* \w in a pit|strong="H0953"\w*,  
\q1 \w locked up|strong="H5462"\w* \w in a prison|strong="H4525"\w*,  
\q1 \w and after staying there for a long|strong="H7230"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*, \w they will be punished|strong="H6485"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The full moon|strong="H3842"\w* \w will be covered up|strong="H0954"\w*,  
\q1 \w the bright sun|strong="H2535"\w* \w will be darkened;|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will rule|strong="H4427"\w*  
\q1 \w on Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*  
\q1 \w in the presence|strong="H5048"\w* \w of his assembly, in majestic|strong="H2205"\w* \w splendor|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\c 25  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w O|strong="H0859"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , you are|strong="H0859"\w* \w my God|strong="H0430"\w*\w !|strong="H7426"\w*  
\q1 \w I will exalt|strong="H7426"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w in praise|strong="H3034"\w*, \w I will extol your fame|strong="H8034"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you have done|strong="H6213"\w* \w extraordinary|strong="H6382"\w* \w things,|strong="H6098"\w*  
\q1 \w and executed plans|strong="H6098"\w* \w made long ago|strong="H7350"\w* exactly \w as|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* decreed.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you have made|strong="H7760"\w* \w the city|strong="H5892"\w* \w into a heap|strong="H1530"\w* \w of rubble,|strong="H1219"\w*  
\q1 \w the fortified|strong="H1219"\w* \w town|strong="H7151"\w* \w into a heap of ruins|strong="H4654"\w*;  
\q1 \w the fortress|strong="H0759"\w* \w of foreigners|strong="H2114"\w* \w is no longer a|strong="H5769"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w it will|strong="H5769"\w* \w never|strong="H3808"\w* \w be|strong="H5769"\w* \w rebuilt|strong="H1129"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w a strong|strong="H5794"\w* \w nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w will extol|strong="H6184"\w* \w you;|strong="H7151"\w*  
\q1 \w the towns|strong="H7151"\w* \w of|strong="H1471"\w* powerful \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will fear|strong="H3372"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you are a protector|strong="H4581"\w* \w for the poor|strong="H1800"\w*,  
\q1 \w a protector|strong="H4581"\w* \w for the needy|strong="H0034"\w* \w in their distress|strong="H6862"\w*,  
\q1 \w a shelter|strong="H4268"\w* \w from the rainstorm|strong="H2230"\w*,  
\q1 \w a shade|strong="H6738"\w* \w from the heat|strong="H2721"\w*.  
\q1 \w Though|strong="H3588"\w* \w the breath|strong="H7307"\w* \w of tyrants|strong="H6184"\w* \w is like a winter rainstorm|strong="H2230"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w like heat|strong="H2721"\w* \w in a dry land|strong="H6724"\w*,  
\q1 \w you humble|strong="H3665"\w* \w the boasting|strong="H7588"\w* \w foreigners|strong="H2114"\w*.  
\q1 \w Just as the shadow|strong="H6738"\w* \w of a cloud|strong="H5645"\w* \w causes the heat|strong="H2721"\w* \w to subside,|strong="H2158"\w*  
\q1 \w so he causes the song|strong="H2158"\w* \w of tyrants|strong="H6184"\w* \w to cease|strong="H6030"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will hold|strong="H6213"\w* \w a banquet|strong="H4960"\w* \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w on this mountain|strong="H2022"\w*.  
\q1 \w At this|strong="H2088"\w* \w banquet|strong="H4960"\w* \w there|strong="H8105"\w* \w will be plenty of meat|strong="H8081"\w* \w and aged wine|strong="H8105"\w* \w –|strong="H8081"\w*  
\q1 \w tender meat|strong="H8081"\w* \w and choicest|strong="H2212"\w* \w wine|strong="H8105"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w On this|strong="H2088"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w he will swallow up|strong="H1104"\w*  
\q1 \w the shroud|strong="H3875"\w* \w that is over|strong="H3874"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the peoples|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w the woven|strong="H5259"\w* \w covering|strong="H4541"\w* \w that is over|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*;   
\q1
\v 8  \w he will swallow|strong="H1104"\w* \w up death|strong="H4194"\w* \w permanently|strong="H5331"\w*.  
\q1 \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w will wipe away|strong="H4229"\w* \w the tears|strong="H1832"\w* \w from every|strong="H3605"\w* \w face|strong="H6440"\w*,  
\q1 \w and remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w his people’s|strong="H5971"\w* \w disgrace|strong="H2781"\w* \w from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has announced|strong="H1696"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*!   
\q1
\v 9  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w they will say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w here|strong="H2088"\w* \w is our God|strong="H0430"\w*\w !|strong="H6960"\w*  
\q1 \w We waited|strong="H6960"\w* \w for him and he delivered|strong="H3467"\w* \w us.|strong="H2088"\w*  
\q1 \w Here|strong="H2088"\w* \w is the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w ! We waited|strong="H6960"\w* \w for him.|strong="H1523"\w*  
\q1 \w Let’s|strong="H1523"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* \w and celebrate his deliverance|strong="H3444"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 10  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w power|strong="H3027"\w* \w will make this|strong="H2088"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w secure|strong="H5117"\w*.  
\q1 \w Moab|strong="H4124"\w* \w will be trampled|strong="H1758"\w* \w down where it stands|strong="H8478"\w*,  
\q1 \w as a heap of straw|strong="H4963"\w* \w is trampled|strong="H1758"\w* \w down in|strong="H4087"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w manure|strong="H4087"\w* \w pile|strong="H4087"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Moab|strong="H6566"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* \w spread|strong="H6566"\w* \w out its hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H7130"\w* \w of it,|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w just as|strong="H0834"\w* \w a swimmer|strong="H7811"\w* \w spreads|strong="H6566"\w* \w his hands to swim|strong="H7811"\w*;  
\q1 \w the \+nd Lord\+nd* will bring down|strong="H8213"\w* \w Moab’s|strong="H1346"\w* \w pride|strong="H1346"\w* \w as it spreads|strong="H0698"\w* \w its hands|strong="H3027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The fortified city|strong="H4013"\w* \w (along with the very tops|strong="H4869"\w* \w of your|strong="H2346"\w* \w walls|strong="H2346"\w*\w )|strong="H7817"\w* \w he|strong="H5704"\w* \w will|strong="H0776"\w* knock \w down|strong="H7817"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will bring|strong="H8213"\w* \w it down|strong="H8213"\w*, \w he will throw|strong="H5060"\w* \w it down|strong="H5060"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the dusty|strong="H6083"\w* \w ground|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\c 26  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w song|strong="H7892"\w* \w will be sung|strong="H7891"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*\w :|strong="H5794"\w*  
\q1 \w “We have a strong|strong="H5794"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*\w !|strong="H3444"\w*  
\q1 \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*’s deliverance|strong="H3444"\w*, \w like walls|strong="H2346"\w* \w and a rampart|strong="H2426"\w*, makes \w it|strong="H1931"\w* secure.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Open|strong="H6605"\w* \w the gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w so|strong="H0935"\w* \w a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w can enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w –|strong="H8104"\w*  
\q1 \w one that remains|strong="H8104"\w* \w trustworthy|strong="H0529"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w You keep completely|strong="H7965"\w* \w safe|strong="H7965"\w* \w the people who|strong="H5341"\w* \w maintain|strong="H3336"\w* \w their faith|strong="H5341"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H0982"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w from this time forward|strong="H5703"\w*,  
\q1 \w even in Yah|strong="H3050"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , an enduring|strong="H5769"\w* \w protector|strong="H6697"\w*!   
\q1
\v 5  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the \+nd Lord\+nd* knocks down|strong="H7817"\w* \w those who live in|strong="H3427"\w* \w a high place|strong="H4791"\w*,  
\q1 \w he brings down|strong="H8213"\w* \w an elevated|strong="H7682"\w* \w town|strong="H7151"\w*;  
\q1 \w he brings|strong="H8213"\w* \w it down|strong="H8213"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the ground|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w he throws|strong="H5060"\w* \w it down|strong="H5060"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the dust|strong="H6083"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w It is trampled|strong="H7429"\w* \w underfoot|strong="H7272"\w*  
\q1 \w by the feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w of the oppressed|strong="H6041"\w*,  
\q1 \w by|strong="H6471"\w* \w the soles|strong="H6471"\w* \w of the poor|strong="H1800"\w*.”   
\s1 God’s People Anticipate Vindication  
\q1
\v 7  \w The way|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is level|strong="H4570"\w*,  
\q1 \w the path|strong="H4570"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w that you make is straight|strong="H6424"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w as your judgments|strong="H4941"\w* \w unfold|strong="H0734"\w*,  
\q1 \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , we wait for|strong="H6960"\w* \w you.|strong="H8378"\w*  
\q1 \w We desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w your fame|strong="H2143"\w* \w and reputation|strong="H8034"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* grow.   
\q1
\v 9  \w I|strong="H5315"\w* \w look for|strong="H0183"\w* \w you during the night|strong="H3915"\w*,  
\q1 \w my spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w within|strong="H7130"\w* \w me seeks|strong="H7836"\w* \w you at dawn,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w when your judgments|strong="H4941"\w* \w come upon the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w learn|strong="H3925"\w* \w about justice|strong="H6664"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w If|strong="H2603"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are shown|strong="H1077"\w* \w mercy|strong="H2603"\w*,  
\q1 \w they do not|strong="H1077"\w* \w learn|strong="H3925"\w* \w about justice|strong="H6664"\w*.  
\q1 \w Even|strong="H5229"\w* \w in a land|strong="H0776"\w* \w where right is rewarded|strong="H5229"\w*, \w they act unjustly|strong="H5765"\w*;  
\q1 \w they do not|strong="H1077"\w* \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H3069"\w* \w majesty|strong="H1348"\w* revealed.   
\q1
\v 11  \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , you are|strong="H1077"\w* \w ready|strong="H2372"\w* \w to act,|strong="H2372"\w*  
\q1 \w but they don’t even notice|strong="H2372"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will see|strong="H2372"\w* \w and be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w* \w by your angry|strong="H7068"\w* \w judgment against humankind|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w will consume|strong="H0398"\w* \w your enemies|strong="H6862"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , you make us secure|strong="H8239"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w we have accomplished|strong="H4639"\w*, \w you have done|strong="H6466"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w us|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , our God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w masters|strong="H0113"\w* \w other than|strong="H2108"\w* \w you have ruled|strong="H1166"\w* \w us,|strong="H2142"\w*  
\q1 \w but we praise|strong="H2142"\w* \w your name|strong="H8034"\w* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The dead|strong="H4191"\w* \w do not|strong="H1077"\w* \w come back to life|strong="H2421"\w*,  
\q1 \w the spirits of the dead|strong="H7496"\w* \w do not|strong="H1077"\w* \w rise|strong="H6965"\w*.  
\q1 \w That is because|strong="H3651"\w* \w you came in judgment|strong="H6485"\w* \w and destroyed|strong="H8045"\w* \w them,|strong="H0006"\w*  
\q1 \w you wiped out|strong="H0006"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w memory|strong="H2143"\w* \w of|strong="H3605"\w* \w them|strong="H6485"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w You have made the nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w larger|strong="H3254"\w*, \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w you have made the nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w larger|strong="H7368"\w* \w and revealed your splendor,|strong="H7368"\w*  
\q1 \w you have extended|strong="H7368"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the borders|strong="H7099"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , in distress|strong="H6862"\w* \w they looked for|strong="H6694"\w* \w you;|strong="H6694"\w*  
\q1 \w they uttered|strong="H6694"\w* \w incantations|strong="H3908"\w* \w because of your discipline|strong="H4148"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w As when a pregnant woman|strong="H2030"\w* \w gets ready to deliver|strong="H2342"\w*  
\q1 \w and strains|strong="H2342"\w* \w and cries|strong="H2199"\w* \w out because of her labor|strong="H2342"\w* \w pains|strong="H2256"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w were we because|strong="H6440"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H6440"\w*, \w O|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w We were pregnant|strong="H2030"\w*, \w we strained|strong="H2342"\w*,  
\q1 \w we gave birth|strong="H3205"\w*, \w as it were|strong="H3205"\w*, \w to wind|strong="H7307"\w*.  
\q1 \w We cannot|strong="H1077"\w* \w produce deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w on the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w people|strong="H3427"\w* \w to populate|strong="H3427"\w* \w the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w are not|strong="H1077"\w* \w born|strong="H3205"\w*.  
\v 19   
\q1 \w Your dead|strong="H4191"\w* \w will come back to life|strong="H2421"\w*;  
\q1 \w your corpses|strong="H5038"\w* \w will rise up|strong="H6965"\w*.  
\q1 \w Wake up|strong="H6974"\w* \w and shout joyfully|strong="H7442"\w*, \w you who live|strong="H7931"\w* \w in the ground|strong="H6083"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will grow like plants drenched|strong="H2919"\w* \w with the morning|strong="H0219"\w* \w dew|strong="H2919"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will bring forth|strong="H5307"\w* \w its dead spirits|strong="H7496"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Go|strong="H1980"\w*, \w my people|strong="H5971"\w*\w ! Enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w your inner rooms|strong="H2315"\w*\w !|strong="H5462"\w*  
\q1 \w Close|strong="H5462"\w* \w your doors|strong="H1817"\w* \w behind|strong="H1157"\w* \w you!|strong="H2247"\w*  
\q1 \w Hide|strong="H2247"\w* \w for a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w while|strong="H7281"\w*,  
\q1 \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w his angry|strong="H5674"\w* \w judgment is over|strong="H5674"\w*!   
\q1
\v 21  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is coming out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of the place|strong="H4725"\w* \w where he lives,|strong="H6485"\w*  
\q1 \w to punish|strong="H6485"\w* \w the sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w of those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will display|strong="H1540"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w* \w shed on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w it will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w cover|strong="H3680"\w* \w up its slain|strong="H2026"\w*.   
\c 27  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will punish|strong="H6485"\w*  
\q1 \w with his destructive|strong="H7186"\w*, \w great|strong="H1419"\w*, \w and powerful|strong="H2389"\w* \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*  
\q1 \w Leviathan|strong="H3882"\w* \w the fast-moving|strong="H1281"\w* \w serpent|strong="H5175"\w*,  
\q1 \w Leviathan|strong="H3882"\w* \w the squirming|strong="H6129"\w* \w serpent|strong="H5175"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will kill|strong="H2026"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w monster|strong="H8577"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w When that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w comes,|strong="H2531"\w*  
\q1 \w sing about a delightful|strong="H2531"\w* \w vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , protect|strong="H5341"\w* \w it;|strong="H8248"\w*  
\q1 \w I water|strong="H8248"\w* \w it regularly|strong="H7281"\w*.  
\q1 \w I guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w it night|strong="H3915"\w* \w and day|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w so no one|strong="H6435"\w* \w can harm|strong="H6485"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w I am not|strong="H0369"\w* \w angry|strong="H2534"\w*.  
\q1 \w I wish|strong="H4310"\w* \w I could confront|strong="H5414"\w* \w some thorns|strong="H8068"\w* \w and briers|strong="H7898"\w*\w !|strong="H6585"\w*  
\q1 \w Then I would march|strong="H6585"\w* \w against them|strong="H4421"\w* \w for|strong="H5414"\w* \w battle|strong="H4421"\w*;  
\q1 \w I would set|strong="H6702"\w* \w them|strong="H3162"\w* \w all|strong="H3162"\w* \w on fire|strong="H6702"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w unless|strong="H0176"\w* \w they became|strong="H2388"\w* \w my subjects|strong="H4581"\w*  
\q1 \w and made|strong="H6213"\w* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w* \w with me;|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w let them make|strong="H6213"\w* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w* \w with|strong="H0176"\w* \w me|strong="H2388"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The time is coming|strong="H0935"\w* \w when Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w will take root|strong="H8327"\w*;  
\q1 \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w will blossom|strong="H6692"\w* \w and grow branches|strong="H6524"\w*.  
\q1 \w The produce|strong="H8570"\w* \w will fill|strong="H4390"\w* \w the surface|strong="H6440"\w* \w of the world|strong="H8398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Has the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H4347"\w* \w struck|strong="H5221"\w* \w down Israel like he did their oppressors|strong="H2027"\w*\w ?|strong="H2026"\w*  
\q1 \w Has Israel been killed|strong="H2026"\w* \w like|strong="H2026"\w* \w their|strong="H5221"\w* enemies?   
\q1
\v 8  \w When you summon|strong="H5432"\w* \w her for divorce|strong="H7971"\w*, \w you prosecute|strong="H7186"\w* \w her;|strong="H7971"\w*  
\q1 \w he drives her away|strong="H7971"\w* \w with|strong="H7378"\w* \w his strong|strong="H1898"\w* \w wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of the east|strong="H6921"\w* \w wind|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w in this|strong="H2063"\w* \w way Jacob’s|strong="H3290"\w* \w sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w will be forgiven|strong="H3722"\w*,  
\q1 \w and this|strong="H2088"\w* \w is how they|strong="H6529"\w* \w will show they are finished|strong="H5493"\w* \w sinning|strong="H2403"\w*\w :|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w They will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the stones|strong="H0068"\w* \w of the altars|strong="H4196"\w*  
\q1 \w like crushed|strong="H5310"\w* \w limestone|strong="H1615"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the Asherah poles|strong="H0842"\w* \w and the incense altars|strong="H2553"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer stand|strong="H6965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the fortified|strong="H1219"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w is left|strong="H5116"\w* \w alone|strong="H0910"\w*;  
\q1 \w it is a deserted settlement|strong="H5116"\w*  
\q1 \w and abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w like the desert|strong="H4057"\w*.  
\q1 \w Calves|strong="H5695"\w* \w graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*;  
\q1 \w they lie|strong="H7257"\w* \w down there|strong="H8033"\w*  
\q1 \w and eat its branches|strong="H5585"\w* \w bare|strong="H3615"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w When its branches|strong="H7105"\w* \w get brittle|strong="H3001"\w*, \w they break|strong="H7665"\w*;  
\q1 \w women|strong="H0802"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w and use them for kindling|strong="H0215"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w these people|strong="H5971"\w* \w lack understanding|strong="H0998"\w*,  
\q1 \w therefore|strong="H3651"\w* \w the one who made|strong="H6213"\w* \w them has no|strong="H3808"\w* \w compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on them;|strong="H3335"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w them has no|strong="H3808"\w* \w mercy|strong="H2603"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H0853"\w*.   
\p
\v 12  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will shake|strong="H2251"\w* \w the tree|strong="H7641"\w*, \w from the Euphrates|strong="H5104"\w* \w River|strong="H5704"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the Stream|strong="H5158"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*. \w Then you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will be gathered|strong="H3950"\w* \w up one|strong="H0259"\w* \w by one|strong="H0259"\w*, \w O Israelites|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\v 13  \w At that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w a large|strong="H1419"\w* \w trumpet|strong="H7782"\w* \w will be blown|strong="H8628"\w*, \w and the ones lost|strong="H0006"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w*, \w as well as the refugees|strong="H5080"\w* \w in|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H0935"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*. \w They will worship|strong="H7812"\w* \w the|strong="H0935"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w on the holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\c 28  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The splendid|strong="H1348"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w of Ephraim’s|strong="H0669"\w* \w drunkards|strong="H7910"\w* \w is doomed|strong="H1945"\w*,  
\q1 \w the withering|strong="H5034"\w* \w flower|strong="H6731"\w*, \w its beautiful|strong="H6643"\w* \w splendor|strong="H8597"\w*,  
\q1 \w situated|strong="H0834"\w* \w at|strong="H5921"\w* \w the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w of a rich|strong="H8081"\w* \w valley|strong="H1516"\w*,  
\q1 \w the crown of those overcome|strong="H1986"\w* \w with wine|strong="H3196"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w sends a strong|strong="H2389"\w*, \w powerful|strong="H0533"\w* \w one.|strong="H1259"\w*  
\q1 \w With the force of a hailstorm|strong="H1259"\w* \w or a destructive|strong="H6986"\w* \w windstorm|strong="H8178"\w*,  
\q1 \w with the might of a driving|strong="H3524"\w*, \w torrential|strong="H7857"\w* \w rainstorm|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will knock that crown|strong="H3240"\w* \w to the ground|strong="H0776"\w* \w with his hand|strong="H3027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The splendid|strong="H1348"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w of Ephraim’s|strong="H0669"\w* \w drunkards|strong="H7910"\w*  
\q1 \w will be trampled|strong="H7429"\w* \w underfoot|strong="H7272"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The withering|strong="H5034"\w* \w flower|strong="H6733"\w*, \w its beautiful|strong="H8597"\w* \w splendor|strong="H6643"\w*,  
\q1 \w situated at the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w of a rich|strong="H8081"\w* \w valley|strong="H1516"\w*,  
\q1 \w will be like an early fig|strong="H1061"\w* \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w harvest|strong="H7019"\w* \w –|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w soon as someone notices|strong="H7200"\w* \w it,|strong="H5750"\w*  
\q1 \w he grabs|strong="H5750"\w* \w it and swallows|strong="H1104"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a beautiful|strong="H6643"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w*  
\q1 \w and a splendid|strong="H8597"\w* \w diadem|strong="H6843"\w* \w for the remnant|strong="H7605"\w* \w of his people|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w He will give discernment to the one who|strong="H3427"\w* \w makes judicial decisions|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w and strength to those who defend the city|strong="H8179"\w* \w from attackers|strong="H1369"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Even|strong="H1571"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w men|strong="H7686"\w* \w stagger|strong="H8582"\w* \w because of wine|strong="H3196"\w*,  
\q1 \w they stumble around|strong="H8582"\w* \w because of beer|strong="H7941"\w* \w –|strong="H3548"\w*  
\q1 \w priests|strong="H3548"\w* \w and prophets|strong="H5030"\w* \w stagger|strong="H7686"\w* \w because of beer|strong="H7941"\w*,  
\q1 \w they are confused|strong="H1104"\w* \w because|strong="H4480"\w* \w of wine|strong="H3196"\w*,  
\q1 \w they stumble around|strong="H8582"\w* \w because|strong="H4480"\w* \w of beer|strong="H7941"\w*;  
\q1 \w they stagger|strong="H7686"\w* \w while seeing prophetic visions|strong="H7203"\w*,  
\q1 \w they totter|strong="H6328"\w* \w while making legal decisions|strong="H6417"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the tables|strong="H7979"\w* \w are covered|strong="H4390"\w* \w with vomit|strong="H6892"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H1097"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w* \w is untouched|strong="H6675"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w is the \+nd Lord\+nd* trying to teach|strong="H1844"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w To whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w is he explaining|strong="H0995"\w* \w a message|strong="H8052"\w*\w ?|strong="H1580"\w*  
\q1 \w Those just weaned|strong="H1580"\w* \w from milk|strong="H2461"\w*\w !|strong="H6267"\w*  
\q1 \w Those just taken from their mother’s|strong="H6267"\w* \w breast|strong="H7699"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w they will hear meaningless|strong="H6673"\w* \w gibberish|strong="H6673"\w*,  
\q1 \w senseless|strong="H6673"\w* \w babbling|strong="H6673"\w*,  
\q1 \w a syllable here|strong="H6957"\w*, \w a syllable there|strong="H6957"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w with mocking|strong="H3934"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w and a foreign|strong="H0312"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*  
\q1 \w he will speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w In the past he said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w them,|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w “This|strong="H2063"\w* \w is where security|strong="H4496"\w* \w can be found.|strong="H5117"\w*  
\q1 \w Provide security|strong="H5117"\w* \w for the one who is exhausted|strong="H5889"\w*\w !|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w is where rest|strong="H4774"\w* \w can be found.”|strong="H0014"\w*  
\q1 \w But they refused|strong="H0014"\w* \w to listen|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w So|strong="H4616"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w word|strong="H1697"\w* \w to them|strong="H1992"\w* \w will sound like|strong="H6673"\w*  
\q1 \w meaningless|strong="H6673"\w* \w gibberish|strong="H6673"\w*,  
\q1 \w senseless|strong="H6673"\w* \w babbling|strong="H6673"\w*,  
\q1 \w a syllable here|strong="H6957"\w*, \w a syllable there|strong="H6957"\w*.  
\q1 \w As a result, they will fall|strong="H3782"\w* \w on their backsides|strong="H0268"\w* \w when they try to walk|strong="H1980"\w*,  
\q1 \w and be injured|strong="H7665"\w*, \w ensnared|strong="H3369"\w*, \w and captured|strong="H3920"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w Will|strong="H3068"\w* Judge \w Jerusalem|strong="H4616"\w*  
\q1
\v 14  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w word|strong="H1697"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who mock|strong="H3944"\w*,  
\q1 \w you rulers|strong="H4910"\w* \w of these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w reside in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*!   
\q1
\v 15  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w We have made|strong="H3772"\w* \w a treaty|strong="H1285"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*,  
\q1 \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w* \w we have made|strong="H6213"\w* \w an agreement|strong="H2374"\w*.  
\q1 \w When the overwhelming judgment|strong="H7752"\w* \w sweeps by|strong="H5674"\w*  
\q1 \w it will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w reach|strong="H0935"\w* \w us.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w we have made|strong="H7760"\w* \w a lie|strong="H3577"\w* \w our refuge|strong="H4268"\w*,  
\q1 \w we have hidden|strong="H5641"\w* \w ourselves in a deceitful|strong="H8267"\w* \w word|strong="H0559"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 16  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w*, \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master, the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am laying|strong="H0068"\w* \w a|strong="H3808"\w* \w stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 \w an approved|strong="H0976"\w* \w stone|strong="H0068"\w*,  
\q1 \w set in place as a precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w cornerstone|strong="H6438"\w* \w for the foundation|strong="H4143"\w*.  
\q1 \w The one who maintains|strong="H3245"\w* \w his faith|strong="H0539"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w panic|strong="H2363"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w I will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w the measuring line|strong="H6957"\w*,  
\q1 \w fairness|strong="H6666"\w* \w the plumb|strong="H4949"\w* \w line;|strong="H1259"\w*  
\q1 \w hail|strong="H1259"\w* \w will sweep away|strong="H3261"\w* \w the unreliable|strong="H3577"\w* \w refuge|strong="H4268"\w*,  
\q1 \w the floodwaters|strong="H4325"\w* \w will overwhelm|strong="H7857"\w* \w the hiding place|strong="H5643"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Your treaty|strong="H1285"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w* \w will be dissolved|strong="H3722"\w*;  
\q1 \w your agreement|strong="H2380"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w last|strong="H6965"\w*.  
\q1 \w When the overwhelming|strong="H7857"\w* \w judgment|strong="H7752"\w* \w sweeps|strong="H5674"\w* \w by,|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w you will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w overrun|strong="H4823"\w* \w by|strong="H1961"\w* \w it|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Whenever|strong="H1767"\w* \w it sweeps|strong="H5674"\w* \w by, it will overtake|strong="H3947"\w* \w you;|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w every morning|strong="H1242"\w* \w it will sweep by,|strong="H5674"\w*  
\q1 \w it will come through|strong="H5674"\w* \w during the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w and the night|strong="H3915"\w*.”  
\q1 \w When|strong="H1961"\w* \w this announcement|strong="H2113"\w* \w is understood|strong="H0995"\w*,  
\q1 \w it will cause nothing but terror|strong="H8052"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the bed|strong="H4702"\w* \w is too short|strong="H7114"\w* \w to stretch out|strong="H8311"\w* \w on,|strong="H4541"\w*  
\q1 \w and the blanket|strong="H4541"\w* \w is too narrow|strong="H6887"\w* \w to wrap around|strong="H3664"\w* oneself.   
\q1
\v 21  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will rise up|strong="H6965"\w*, \w as he did at Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Perazim|strong="H6559"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will rouse|strong="H6965"\w* \w himself, as|strong="H7264"\w* \w he did|strong="H6213"\w* \w in the Valley|strong="H6010"\w* \w of|strong="H5647"\w* \w Gibeon|strong="H1391"\w*,  
\q1 \w to accomplish|strong="H6213"\w* \w his work|strong="H4639"\w*,  
\q1 \w his peculiar|strong="H5237"\w* \w work|strong="H4639"\w*,  
\q1 \w to perform|strong="H5647"\w* \w his task,|strong="H4639"\w*  
\q1 \w his|strong="H4639"\w* \w strange|strong="H2114"\w* \w task|strong="H4639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w mock|strong="H3887"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H6435"\w* \w your chains will become heavier|strong="H4147"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H3617"\w* \w have heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w a message about decreed|strong="H2782"\w* \w destruction,|strong="H0136"\w*  
\q1 \w from the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w the entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Pay attention|strong="H0238"\w* \w and listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to my message|strong="H6963"\w*\w !|strong="H7181"\w*  
\q1 \w Be attentive|strong="H7181"\w* \w and listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to what I have to say|strong="H0565"\w*!   
\q1
\v 24  \w Does a farmer|strong="H3605"\w* \w just keep|strong="H2790"\w* \w on plowing|strong="H2790"\w* \w at planting|strong="H2790"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*\w ?|strong="H7702"\w*  
\q1 \w Does he keep breaking up and harrowing|strong="H7702"\w* \w his ground|strong="H0127"\w*?   
\q1
\v 25  \w Once he has leveled|strong="H7737"\w* \w its surface,|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w does|strong="H6440"\w* \w he not scatter|strong="H6327"\w* \w the seed|strong="H7100"\w* \w of the caraway plant,|strong="H2236"\w*  
\q1 \w sow|strong="H2236"\w* \w the seed of the cumin plant|strong="H3646"\w*,  
\q1 \w and plant|strong="H7760"\w* \w the wheat|strong="H2406"\w*, \w barley|strong="H8184"\w*, \w and grain|strong="H3698"\w* \w in their designated|strong="H5567"\w* \w places|strong="H1367"\w*?   
\q1
\v 26  \w His God|strong="H0430"\w* \w instructs|strong="H3256"\w* \w him;|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w he teaches|strong="H4941"\w* \w him the principles of agriculture|strong="H3384"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w caraway seed|strong="H7100"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w threshed with|strong="H1758"\w* \w a sledge|strong="H2742"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor is the wheel|strong="H0212"\w* \w of|strong="H5921"\w* \w a cart|strong="H5699"\w* \w rolled over|strong="H5437"\w* \w cumin seed|strong="H3646"\w*.  
\q1 \w Certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w caraway seed|strong="H7100"\w* \w is beaten with|strong="H2251"\w* \w a stick|strong="H4294"\w*,  
\q1 \w and cumin seed|strong="H3646"\w* \w with a flail|strong="H7626"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Grain|strong="H3899"\w* \w is crushed|strong="H1854"\w*,  
\q1 \w though one certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w thresh|strong="H1758"\w* \w it forever|strong="H5331"\w*.  
\q1 \w The wheel|strong="H1536"\w* \w of one’s wagon|strong="H5699"\w* \w rolls over|strong="H2000"\w* \w it,|strong="H6571"\w*  
\q1 \w but his horses|strong="H6571"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w crush|strong="H1854"\w* \w it|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w comes from|strong="H5973"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w who gives|strong="H3318"\w* \w supernatural|strong="H6381"\w* \w guidance|strong="H6098"\w* \w and imparts great|strong="H1431"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H8454"\w*.   
\c 29  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Ariel|strong="H0740"\w* \w is|strong="H1732"\w* \w as|strong="H8141"\w* good \w as|strong="H8141"\w* dead –  
\q1 \w Ariel|strong="H0740"\w*, \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w town|strong="H7151"\w* \w David|strong="H1732"\w* besieged!  
\q1 Keep observing \w your|strong="H5921"\w* \w annual|strong="H8141"\w* rituals,  
\q1 \w celebrate|strong="H2282"\w* \w your|strong="H5921"\w* \w festivals|strong="H2282"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* schedule.   
\q1
\v 2  \w I will threaten|strong="H6693"\w* \w Ariel|strong="H0740"\w*,  
\q1 \w and she will mourn|strong="H8386"\w* \w intensely|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w and become|strong="H1961"\w* \w like an altar|strong="H0740"\w* hearth before \w me|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w I will lay siege|strong="H2583"\w* \w to you on|strong="H5921"\w* \w all sides|strong="H1754"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will besiege|strong="H6696"\w* \w you with|strong="H5921"\w* \w troops;|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w I will raise|strong="H6965"\w* \w siege works|strong="H4674"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w You will fall|strong="H8213"\w*;  
\q1 \w while lying|strong="H8213"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0776"\w* \w you will speak|strong="H1696"\w*;  
\q1 \w from the dust|strong="H6083"\w* \w where you lie|strong="H7817"\w*, \w your words|strong="H0565"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w heard.|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w Your voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w will sound like a spirit|strong="H0178"\w* \w speaking from the underworld|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w from the dust|strong="H6083"\w* \w you will chirp|strong="H6850"\w* \w as if muttering an incantation|strong="H0565"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w But the horde|strong="H1995"\w* \w of invaders|strong="H2114"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like fine|strong="H1851"\w* \w dust|strong="H0080"\w*,  
\q1 \w the horde|strong="H1995"\w* \w of tyrants|strong="H6184"\w* \w like chaff|strong="H4671"\w* \w that is blown away|strong="H5674"\w*.  
\q1 \w It will happen|strong="H1961"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*, \w in a flash|strong="H6621"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Judgment|strong="H6485"\w* \w will come from|strong="H5973"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*,  
\q1 \w accompanied by thunder|strong="H7482"\w*, \w earthquake|strong="H7494"\w*, \w and a loud noise|strong="H6963"\w*,  
\q1 \w by a strong|strong="H1419"\w* \w gale|strong="H5492"\w*, \w a windstorm|strong="H5591"\w*, \w and a consuming|strong="H0398"\w* \w flame|strong="H3851"\w* \w of fire|strong="H0784"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w It will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a dream|strong="H2472"\w*, \w a night|strong="H3915"\w* \w vision|strong="H2377"\w*.  
\q1 \w There will be a horde|strong="H1995"\w* \w from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w that fight against|strong="H6633"\w* \w Ariel|strong="H0740"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who|strong="H3605"\w* \w attack|strong="H6633"\w* \w her and her stronghold|strong="H4685"\w* \w and besiege|strong="H6693"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w It will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a hungry|strong="H7457"\w* \w man dreaming|strong="H2492"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w he is|strong="H2009"\w* \w eating|strong="H0398"\w*,  
\q1 \w only to awaken|strong="H7386"\w* \w and find that|strong="H0834"\w* \w his|strong="H7386"\w* \w stomach|strong="H2492"\w* \w is|strong="H3651"\w* \w empty|strong="H7386"\w*.  
\q1 \w It will be like a|strong="H2492"\w* \w thirsty|strong="H6771"\w* \w man dreaming|strong="H2009"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w he is|strong="H2009"\w* \w drinking|strong="H8354"\w*,  
\q1 \w only to awaken|strong="H6974"\w* \w and find|strong="H6974"\w* \w that he is|strong="H2009"\w* \w still weak|strong="H5889"\w* \w and his|strong="H5315"\w* \w thirst unquenched|strong="H8264"\w*.  
\q1 \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w it will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w for the horde from|strong="H6633"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w that fight against|strong="H5921"\w* \w Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\s1 God’s \w People|strong="H5315"\w* \w are|strong="H0834"\w* Spiritually Insensitive  
\q1
\v 9  \w You will be shocked|strong="H4102"\w* \w and amazed|strong="H8539"\w*\w !|strong="H8173"\w*  
\q1 \w You are totally blind|strong="H8173"\w*\w !|strong="H7937"\w*  
\q1 \w They are drunk|strong="H7937"\w*, \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w because of wine|strong="H3196"\w*;  
\q1 \w they stagger|strong="H5128"\w*, \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w because of beer|strong="H7941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w has poured out|strong="H5258"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w a strong urge|strong="H7307"\w* \w to sleep deeply|strong="H8639"\w*.  
\q1 \w He has shut|strong="H6105"\w* \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w (the prophets|strong="H5030"\w*\w ),|strong="H3680"\w*  
\q1 \w and covered|strong="H3680"\w* \w your heads|strong="H7218"\w* \w (the seers|strong="H2374"\w*).   
\p
\v 11  \w To you this entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w prophetic revelation|strong="H2380"\w* \w is like words|strong="H1697"\w* \w in a sealed|strong="H2856"\w* \w scroll|strong="H5612"\w*. \w When they hand|strong="H5414"\w* \w it to|strong="H0413"\w* \w one who|strong="H0834"\w* \w can|strong="H3045"\w* \w read|strong="H5612"\w* \w and say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Read|strong="H7121"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w*,” \w he responds|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I can’t|strong="H3201"\w*, \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is|strong="H1931"\w* \w sealed|strong="H2856"\w*.”  
\v 12  \w Or when they hand|strong="H5414"\w* \w the scroll|strong="H5612"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w one who|strong="H0834"\w* \w can’t|strong="H3045"\w* \w read|strong="H5612"\w* \w and say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Read|strong="H7121"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w*,” \w he says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I can’t|strong="H3045"\w* \w read|strong="H5612"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 13  \w The sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w These|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w say|strong="H6310"\w* \w they are loyal|strong="H5066"\w* \w to me;|strong="H8193"\w*  
\q1 \w they say|strong="H8193"\w* \w wonderful things|strong="H3513"\w* \w about me,|strong="H7368"\w*  
\q1 \w but they are not|strong="H7368"\w* \w really loyal|strong="H7368"\w* \w to me.|strong="H3373"\w*  
\q1 \w Their worship|strong="H3373"\w* \w consists|strong="H1961"\w* \w of|strong="H0376"\w*  
\q1 \w nothing but man-made|strong="H0376"\w* \w ritual|strong="H3925"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w* \w I|strong="H2005"\w* \w will again|strong="H3254"\w* \w do an amazing thing|strong="H6381"\w* \w for|strong="H0854"\w* \w these|strong="H2088"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w –|strong="H6382"\w*  
\q1 \w an absolutely extraordinary deed|strong="H6382"\w*.  
\q1 \w Wise men|strong="H2450"\w* \w will have nothing to say|strong="H0006"\w*,  
\q1 \w the sages|strong="H0998"\w* \w will have no|strong="H5641"\w* \w explanations|strong="H0995"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 15  \w Those|strong="H1945"\w* \w who try to hide|strong="H5641"\w* \w their plans|strong="H6098"\w* \w from|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H4639"\w*  
\q1 \w who do their work|strong="H4639"\w* \w in secret|strong="H4285"\w* \w and boast|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w us? Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w knows|strong="H3045"\w* \w what|strong="H4310"\w* we’re doing?”   
\q1
\v 16  \w Your thinking is perverse|strong="H2017"\w*\w !|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w Should|strong="H0518"\w* \w the potter|strong="H3335"\w* \w be regarded|strong="H2803"\w* \w as clay|strong="H2563"\w*\w ?|strong="H4639"\w*  
\q1 \w Should the thing made|strong="H4639"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w about its maker|strong="H6213"\w*, \w “He didn’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w make|strong="H6213"\w* \w me”?|strong="H3336"\w*  
\q1 \w Or should the pottery|strong="H3336"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w about the potter|strong="H3335"\w*, \w “He doesn’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w*”?   
\s1 Changes \w are|strong="H4639"\w* Coming  
\q1
\v 17  \w In just a very|strong="H4213"\w* \w short time|strong="H4592"\w*  
\q1 \w Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w* \w will turn into|strong="H7725"\w* \w an orchard|strong="H3759"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the orchard|strong="H3759"\w* \w will be considered|strong="H2803"\w* \w a forest|strong="H3293"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w the deaf|strong="H2795"\w* \w will be able to hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w* \w read from a scroll|strong="H5612"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of the blind|strong="H5787"\w* \w will be able to see|strong="H7200"\w* \w through deep|strong="H0652"\w* \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The downtrodden|strong="H6035"\w* \w will again|strong="H3254"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8057"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H0034"\w*  
\q1 \w the poor|strong="H0034"\w* \w among humankind|strong="H0120"\w* \w will take delight|strong="H1523"\w* \w in the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w tyrants|strong="H6184"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H0656"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who taunt|strong="H3887"\w* \w will vanish|strong="H3615"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w those who love to do|strong="H8245"\w* \w wrong|strong="H0205"\w* \w will be eliminated|strong="H3772"\w* –   
\q1
\v 21  \w those|strong="H0120"\w* \w who bear false|strong="H2398"\w* \w testimony|strong="H1697"\w* \w against a person,|strong="H3198"\w*  
\q1 \w who entrap|strong="H3198"\w* \w the one who arbitrates|strong="H6983"\w* \w at the city gate|strong="H8179"\w*  
\q1 \w and deprive|strong="H5186"\w* \w the innocent|strong="H6662"\w* \w of justice by making false charges|strong="H8414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , the one who|strong="H0834"\w* \w delivered|strong="H6299"\w* \w Abraham|strong="H0085"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*\w :|strong="H3290"\w*  
\q1 \w “Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer be ashamed|strong="H0954"\w*;  
\q1 \w their faces will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer show their embarrassment|strong="H2357"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w when they see|strong="H7200"\w* \w their children|strong="H3206"\w*,  
\q1 \w whom I will produce|strong="H4639"\w* \w among|strong="H7130"\w* \w them,|strong="H6942"\w*  
\q1 \w they|strong="H6942"\w* \w will honor|strong="H6942"\w* \w my name|strong="H8034"\w*.  
\q1 \w They|strong="H6942"\w* \w will honor|strong="H6942"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will respect|strong="H6206"\w* \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Those who stray|strong="H8582"\w* \w morally|strong="H3045"\w* \w will gain|strong="H7307"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*;  
\q1 \w those who complain|strong="H7279"\w* \w will acquire insight|strong="H3948"\w*.   
\c 30  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w The rebellious|strong="H5637"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \w are as good as dead|strong="H1945"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w “those who make|strong="H6213"\w* \w plans|strong="H6098"\w* \w without|strong="H4480"\w* \w consulting me,|strong="H5258"\w*  
\q1 \w who form|strong="H5258"\w* \w alliances|strong="H4541"\w* \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w consulting my Spirit|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w and thereby|strong="H4616"\w* \w compound|strong="H5595"\w* \w their sin|strong="H2403"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w They travel|strong="H1980"\w* \w down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*  
\q1 \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w seeking|strong="H6310"\w* \w my will|strong="H7592"\w*,  
\q1 \w seeking|strong="H5810"\w* \w Pharaoh’s|strong="H6547"\w* \w protection|strong="H4581"\w*,  
\q1 \w and looking for safety|strong="H2620"\w* \w in Egypt’s|strong="H4714"\w* \w protective shade|strong="H6738"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w But Pharaoh’s|strong="H6547"\w* \w protection|strong="H4581"\w* \w will bring you nothing but shame|strong="H1322"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the safety of Egypt’s|strong="H4714"\w* \w protective|strong="H2622"\w* \w shade|strong="H6738"\w* \w nothing but humiliation|strong="H3639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Though|strong="H3588"\w* \w his|strong="H8269"\w* \w officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w are in Zoan|strong="H6814"\w*  
\q1 \w and his messengers|strong="H4397"\w* \w arrive at Hanes|strong="H2609"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w will be put to shame|strong="H0887"\w*  
\q1 \w because of a nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w that cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w help|strong="H3276"\w* \w them,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w who cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w give|strong="H5828"\w* \w them aid|strong="H5828"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w help|strong="H3276"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3588"\w* \w only shame|strong="H1322"\w* \w and disgrace|strong="H2781"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 6  \w This is a message|strong="H4853"\w* \w about the animals|strong="H0929"\w* \w in the Negev|strong="H5045"\w*\w :|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w Through a land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of distress|strong="H6695"\w* \w and danger|strong="H6869"\w*,  
\q1 \w inhabited by lionesses|strong="H3833"\w* \w and roaring lions|strong="H3918"\w*,  
\q1 \w by snakes|strong="H0660"\w* \w and darting|strong="H5774"\w* \w adders|strong="H8314"\w*,  
\q1 \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w transport|strong="H5375"\w* \w their wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the backs|strong="H3802"\w* \w of donkeys|strong="H5895"\w*,  
\q1 \w their riches|strong="H0214"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the humps|strong="H1707"\w* \w of camels|strong="H1581"\w*,  
\q1 \w to a nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w that cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w help|strong="H3276"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w is totally incapable of helping|strong="H5826"\w*.  
\q1 \w For this|strong="H2063"\w* \w reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w I call|strong="H7121"\w* \w her|strong="H7293"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Proud|strong="H7293"\w* \w one|strong="H7674"\w* \w who|strong="H7121"\w* \w is|strong="H3651"\w* silenced.’”   
\q1
\v 8  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w go|strong="H0935"\w*, \w write|strong="H3789"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w* \w down|strong="H3789"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a tablet|strong="H3871"\w* \w in their presence,|strong="H0854"\w*  
\q1 \w inscribe|strong="H0854"\w* \w it on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a scroll|strong="H5612"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that it might be preserved|strong="H2710"\w* \w for a future time|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w as an enduring|strong="H5769"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w these|strong="H1931"\w* \w are rebellious|strong="H4805"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w –|strong="H3586"\w*  
\q1 \w they are lying|strong="H3586"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \w unwilling|strong="H0014"\w* \w to obey|strong="H8085"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w law|strong="H8451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w They|strong="H0559"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the visionaries|strong="H7200"\w*, \w “See|strong="H7200"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w more visions!”|strong="H2374"\w*  
\q1 \w and to the seers|strong="H2374"\w*, \w “Don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w relate|strong="H5229"\w* \w messages|strong="H2372"\w* \w to us about what is right!|strong="H1696"\w*  
\q1 \w Tell|strong="H1696"\w* \w us nice things|strong="H2513"\w*,  
\q1 \w relate deceptive|strong="H4123"\w* \w messages|strong="H2372"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Turn aside|strong="H5493"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w stray|strong="H5186"\w* \w off the path|strong="H0734"\w*.  
\q1 \w Remove|strong="H7673"\w* \w from our|strong="H7673"\w* \w presence|strong="H6440"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 12  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w says:|strong="H3988"\w*  
\q1 \w “You have rejected|strong="H3988"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w message|strong="H1697"\w*;  
\q1 \w you trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w instead in your ability|strong="H6233"\w* \w to oppress and trick|strong="H3868"\w*,  
\q1 \w and rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w that|strong="H3651"\w* kind \w of|strong="H1697"\w* behavior.   
\q1
\v 13  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w your downfall|strong="H5307"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will be like a high|strong="H7682"\w* \w wall|strong="H2346"\w*  
\q1 \w that bulges and cracks|strong="H1158"\w* \w and is ready to collapse|strong="H7667"\w*;  
\q1 \w it crumbles|strong="H0935"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*, \w in a flash|strong="H6621"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w It shatters|strong="H7665"\w* \w in pieces|strong="H7667"\w* \w like a clay|strong="H3335"\w* \w jar|strong="H5035"\w*,  
\q1 \w so shattered to bits|strong="H3807"\w* \w that none|strong="H3808"\w* \w of it can be salvaged|strong="H2550"\w*.  
\q1 \w Among its fragments|strong="H4386"\w* \w one cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w a shard|strong="H2789"\w* \w large enough|strong="H2846"\w*  
\q1 \w to scoop|strong="H2846"\w* \w a hot coal|strong="H0784"\w* \w from a fire|strong="H3344"\w*  
\q1 \w or to skim off|strong="H2834"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w from a cistern|strong="H1360"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 15  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w , the Holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w One of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H7729"\w*  
\q1 \w “If you repented|strong="H7729"\w* \w and patiently waited|strong="H5183"\w* \w for me, you would be|strong="H1961"\w* \w delivered|strong="H3467"\w*;  
\q1 \w if you calmly|strong="H8252"\w* \w trusted|strong="H0985"\w* \w in me you would find strength|strong="H1369"\w*,  
\q1 \w but you are unwilling|strong="H0014"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w You say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘No|strong="H3808"\w*, \w we|strong="H3588"\w* \w will flee|strong="H5127"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w horses|strong="H5483"\w*,’  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w you will indeed flee|strong="H5127"\w*.  
\q1 \w You say, ‘We will ride|strong="H7392"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w fast horses,’|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w your pursuers|strong="H7291"\w* \w will be fast|strong="H7031"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w One|strong="H0259"\w* \w thousand|strong="H0505"\w* \w will scurry|strong="H1606"\w* \w at the battle cry of one|strong="H0259"\w* \w enemy soldier;|strong="H1606"\w*  
\q1 \w at|strong="H1606"\w* \w the battle cry|strong="H1606"\w* \w of five|strong="H2568"\w* \w enemy soldiers you will all run|strong="H5127"\w* \w away,|strong="H5704"\w*  
\q1 \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w the remaining|strong="H3498"\w* \w few are as isolated|strong="H3498"\w*  
\q1 \w as a flagpole|strong="H8650"\w* \w on a mountaintop|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w or a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a hill|strong="H1389"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H6440"\w* Lord \w Will|strong="H2022"\w* \w Not|strong="H0518"\w* Abandon \w His|strong="H5921"\w* \w People|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1
\v 18  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is ready|strong="H2442"\w* \w to show you mercy|strong="H2603"\w*;  
\q1 \w he sits on his throne|strong="H3651"\w*, \w ready|strong="H7311"\w* \w to have compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on you.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is a just|strong="H4941"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who wait|strong="H2442"\w* \w for him in faith will be blessed|strong="H0835"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*;  
\q1 \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w you will weep|strong="H1058"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w more.|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w When he hears your cry|strong="H6963"\w* \w of despair|strong="H2201"\w*, \w he will indeed show|strong="H2603"\w* \w you mercy|strong="H2603"\w*;  
\q1 \w when|strong="H8085"\w* \w he hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w it, he will respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to|strong="H8085"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H5414"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w you distress|strong="H6862"\w* \w to eat|strong="H3899"\w*  
\q1 \w and suffering to drink|strong="H4325"\w*;  
\q1 \w but your teachers|strong="H3670"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w hidden;|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w them|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w You|strong="H8085"\w* \w will|strong="H1697"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w a word|strong="H1697"\w* \w spoken behind|strong="H0310"\w* \w you, saying|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w is the correct|strong="H1870"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*, \w walk in|strong="H1980"\w* \w it,”|strong="H0541"\w*  
\q1 \w whether you are heading to the right|strong="H0541"\w* \w or the left|strong="H8041"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w You will desecrate|strong="H2930"\w* \w your silver-plated|strong="H3701"\w* \w idols|strong="H6456"\w*  
\q1 \w and your gold-plated|strong="H2091"\w* \w images|strong="H4541"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will throw them away as|strong="H3644"\w* \w if they were a menstrual rag,|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w saying|strong="H0559"\w* \w to them, “Get out|strong="H3318"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 23  \w He will water|strong="H4306"\w* \w the seed|strong="H2233"\w* \w you plant|strong="H2232"\w* \w in the ground|strong="H0127"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the ground|strong="H0127"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w produce crops|strong="H8393"\w* \w in abundance|strong="H8082"\w*.  
\q1 \w At that time|strong="H3117"\w* \w your cattle|strong="H4735"\w* \w will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w in wide|strong="H7337"\w* \w pastures|strong="H3733"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The oxen|strong="H0504"\w* \w and donkeys|strong="H5895"\w* \w used in plowing|strong="H0127"\w*  
\q1 \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w seasoned|strong="H2548"\w* \w feed|strong="H1098"\w* \w winnowed|strong="H2219"\w* \w with|strong="H0834"\w* \w a shovel|strong="H7371"\w* \w and pitchfork|strong="H4214"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w On|strong="H5921"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w high|strong="H1364"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w and every|strong="H3605"\w* \w high|strong="H5375"\w* \w hill|strong="H1389"\w*  
\q1 \w there will be streams|strong="H6388"\w* \w flowing|strong="H2988"\w* \w with water|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w at the time|strong="H3117"\w* \w of|strong="H7227"\w* \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w slaughter|strong="H2027"\w* \w when|strong="H5307"\w* \w the fortified towers|strong="H4026"\w* \w collapse|strong="H5307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w The light|strong="H0216"\w* \w of the full moon|strong="H3842"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like the sun’s|strong="H2535"\w* \w glare|strong="H0216"\w*  
\q1 \w and the sun’s|strong="H2535"\w* \w glare|strong="H0216"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w seven times|strong="H7659"\w* \w brighter,|strong="H0216"\w*  
\q1 \w like the light|strong="H0216"\w* \w of seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w days|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w binds up|strong="H2280"\w* \w his people’s|strong="H5971"\w* \w fractured|strong="H4273"\w* \w bones|strong="H7495"\w*  
\q1 \w and heals|strong="H7495"\w* \w their severe wound|strong="H4347"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0935"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w from a distant place|strong="H4801"\w*  
\q1 \w in raging|strong="H1197"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w and awesome|strong="H3514"\w* \w splendor|strong="H4858"\w*.  
\q1 \w He speaks|strong="H8193"\w* \w angrily|strong="H2195"\w*  
\q1 \w and his word|strong="H3956"\w* \w is like destructive|strong="H0398"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w His battle cry|strong="H7307"\w* \w overwhelms like a flooding|strong="H7857"\w* \w river|strong="H5158"\w*  
\q1 \w that reaches|strong="H5704"\w* \w one’s neck|strong="H6677"\w*.  
\q1 \w He shakes|strong="H5130"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w in a sieve|strong="H5299"\w* \w that isolates|strong="H2673"\w* \w the chaff|strong="H7723"\w*;  
\q1 \w he puts a bit|strong="H7448"\w* \w into|strong="H5921"\w* \w the mouth|strong="H3895"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w and leads|strong="H8582"\w* \w them to destruction|strong="H8582"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w You will sing|strong="H7892"\w*  
\q1 \w as you do in the evening|strong="H3915"\w* \w when|strong="H1961"\w* \w you are celebrating|strong="H8057"\w* \w a festival|strong="H2282"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will be happy|strong="H3824"\w* \w like one who plays|strong="H1980"\w* \w a flute|strong="H2485"\w*  
\q1 \w as he goes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , the Rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w who shelters Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will give a mighty|strong="H1935"\w* \w shout|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w and intervene|strong="H5183"\w* \w in power|strong="H2220"\w*,  
\q1 \w with furious|strong="H2197"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w and flaming|strong="H3851"\w*, \w destructive|strong="H0398"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w with a driving|strong="H5311"\w* \w rainstorm|strong="H2230"\w* \w and hailstones|strong="H1259"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w shout|strong="H6963"\w* \w will shatter|strong="H2865"\w* \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will beat|strong="H5221"\w* \w them with a club|strong="H7626"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w Every|strong="H3605"\w* \w blow|strong="H4569"\w* \w from his punishing|strong="H4145"\w* \w cudgel|strong="H4294"\w*,  
\q1 \w with which|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will beat|strong="H5117"\w* \w them,|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w will be accompanied by music from|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H8596"\w* \w tambourine|strong="H8596"\w* \w and harp|strong="H3658"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he will attack|strong="H3898"\w* \w them with his weapons|strong="H4421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the burial place|strong="H8613"\w* \w is already prepared|strong="H6186"\w*;  
\q1 \w it has been made|strong="H3559"\w* \w deep|strong="H6009"\w* \w and wide|strong="H7337"\w* \w for the king|strong="H4428"\w*.  
\q1 \w The firewood|strong="H6086"\w* \w is piled|strong="H4071"\w* \w high|strong="H7235"\w* \w on it.|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w breath|strong="H5397"\w*, \w like a stream|strong="H5158"\w* \w flowing with brimstone|strong="H1614"\w*,  
\q1 \w will ignite|strong="H1197"\w* \w it|strong="H1931"\w*.   
\c 31  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Those|strong="H1945"\w* \w who go down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w for help|strong="H5833"\w* \w are as good as dead,|strong="H8172"\w*  
\q1 \w those who rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on war horses|strong="H5483"\w*,  
\q1 \w and trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in Egypt’s many chariots|strong="H7393"\w*  
\q1 \w and in their many|strong="H7227"\w*, \w many horsemen|strong="H6571"\w*.  
\q1 \w But|strong="H6105"\w* \w they do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w rely|strong="H8159"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w help|strong="H5833"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Yet he too|strong="H1571"\w* \w is wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w and he|strong="H1931"\w* \w will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w disaster|strong="H7451"\w*;  
\q1 \w he does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w retract his decree|strong="H1697"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will attack|strong="H6965"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7489"\w* \w nation|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the nation that helps|strong="H5833"\w* \w those who commit sin|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The Egyptians|strong="H4714"\w* \w are mere humans|strong="H0120"\w*, \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*;  
\q1 \w their horses|strong="H5483"\w* \w are made of flesh|strong="H1320"\w*, \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w*.  
\q1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will strike|strong="H5186"\w* \w with|strong="H3027"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w hand|strong="H3027"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who helps|strong="H5826"\w* \w will stumble|strong="H3782"\w*  
\q1 \w and the one being helped|strong="H5826"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w*.  
\q1 \w Together|strong="H3162"\w* \w they will perish|strong="H3615"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w Will|strong="H3068"\w* Defend Zion  
\q1
\v 4  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*\w :|strong="H1897"\w*  
\q1 \w “The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H1897"\w* \w will be like a growling|strong="H1897"\w* \w lion|strong="H0738"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a young lion|strong="H3715"\w* \w growling|strong="H7121"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w its prey|strong="H2964"\w*.  
\q1 \w Though a whole group|strong="H4393"\w* \w of shepherds|strong="H7462"\w* \w gathers against it,|strong="H2865"\w*  
\q1 \w it is not afraid|strong="H2865"\w* \w of their shouts|strong="H1995"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w intimidated|strong="H1995"\w* \w by|strong="H6031"\w* \w their yelling|strong="H6031"\w*.  
\q1 \w In this same|strong="H3651"\w* \w way|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will descend|strong="H6633"\w*  
\q1 \w to do battle on|strong="H5921"\w* \w Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w and on|strong="H5921"\w* \w its hill|strong="H1389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Just as birds|strong="H6833"\w* \w hover|strong="H1598"\w* \w over a nest,|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will protect Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will protect|strong="H1598"\w* \w and deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w it;|strong="H6452"\w*  
\q1 \w as he passes over|strong="H6452"\w* \w he|strong="H3651"\w* \w will rescue|strong="H4422"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\p
\v 6  \w You Israelites|strong="H3478"\w*\w ! Return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to the one against whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w you have so blatantly|strong="H6009"\w* \w rebelled|strong="H5627"\w*!  
\v 7  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w at that|strong="H1931"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w everyone|strong="H0376"\w* \w will get rid|strong="H3988"\w* \w of|strong="H3701"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w and gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w idols|strong="H0457"\w* \w your hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w sinfully|strong="H2399"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w by a sword|strong="H2719"\w*, \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w one human-made|strong="H0376"\w*;  
\q1 \w a sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w made by humankind|strong="H0120"\w* \w will destroy|strong="H0398"\w* \w them.|strong="H5127"\w*  
\q1 \w They will run away|strong="H5127"\w* \w from|strong="H6440"\w* \w this sword|strong="H2719"\w*  
\q1 \w and their young men|strong="H0970"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w forced to do hard labor|strong="H4522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w They will surrender|strong="H5674"\w* \w their stronghold|strong="H5553"\w* \w because of fear|strong="H4032"\w*;  
\q1 \w their officers|strong="H8269"\w* \w will be afraid|strong="H2865"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s battle flag|strong="H5251"\w*.”  
\q1 \w This is what|strong="H0834"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w –|strong="H0217"\w*  
\q1 \w the one whose fire|strong="H0217"\w* \w is in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose firepot|strong="H8574"\w* \w is in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\c 32  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w a king|strong="H4428"\w* \w will promote|strong="H4427"\w* \w fairness|strong="H6664"\w*;  
\q1 \w officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w will promote|strong="H8323"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Each|strong="H0376"\w* \w of them|strong="H1961"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a shelter|strong="H4224"\w* \w from the wind|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w and a refuge|strong="H5643"\w* \w from a rainstorm|strong="H2230"\w*;  
\q1 \w like streams|strong="H6388"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w* \w in a dry region|strong="H6724"\w*  
\q1 \w and like the shade|strong="H6738"\w* \w of a large|strong="H3515"\w* \w cliff|strong="H5553"\w* \w in a parched|strong="H5889"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w will no longer be blind|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w and ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w will be attentive|strong="H7181"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The mind|strong="H3824"\w* \w that acts rashly|strong="H4116"\w* \w will possess discernment|strong="H3045"\w*  
\q1 \w and the tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w that stutters|strong="H5926"\w* \w will speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w with ease and clarity|strong="H6703"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w A fool|strong="H5036"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w honorable|strong="H5081"\w*;  
\q1 \w a deceiver|strong="H3596"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w be called|strong="H0559"\w* \w principled|strong="H7771"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w a fool|strong="H5036"\w* \w speaks|strong="H1696"\w* \w disgraceful things|strong="H5039"\w*;  
\q1 \w his mind|strong="H3820"\w* \w plans out|strong="H6213"\w* \w sinful deeds|strong="H0205"\w*.  
\q1 \w He commits|strong="H6213"\w* \w godless deeds|strong="H2612"\w*  
\q1 \w and says|strong="H1696"\w* \w misleading things|strong="H8442"\w* \w about|strong="H0413"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w ;|strong="H7324"\w*  
\q1 \w he gives|strong="H7324"\w* \w the hungry|strong="H7457"\w* \w nothing|strong="H7324"\w* \w to satisfy their appetite|strong="H5315"\w*  
\q1 \w and gives|strong="H2637"\w* \w the thirsty|strong="H6771"\w* \w nothing|strong="H2637"\w* \w to drink|strong="H4945"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w A deceiver’s|strong="H3596"\w* \w methods|strong="H3627"\w* \w are evil|strong="H7451"\w*;  
\q1 \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w dreams up evil|strong="H2154"\w* \w plans|strong="H2254"\w*  
\q1 \w to ruin|strong="H2254"\w* \w the poor with|strong="H6035"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w even when the needy|strong="H0034"\w* \w are in the right|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w An honorable|strong="H5081"\w* \w man makes honorable|strong="H3289"\w* \w plans;|strong="H5081"\w*  
\q1 \w his honorable|strong="H5081"\w* \w character|strong="H6965"\w* gives \w him|strong="H5921"\w* security.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H5921"\w* Lord \w Will|strong="H1931"\w* \w Give|strong="H3289"\w* True Security  
\q1
\v 9  \w You complacent|strong="H7600"\w* \w women|strong="H0802"\w*,  
\q1 \w get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up and listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me|strong="H6963"\w*\w !|strong="H0982"\w*  
\q1 \w You carefree|strong="H0982"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w*,  
\q1 \w pay attention|strong="H0238"\w* \w to what I say|strong="H0565"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w In|strong="H5921"\w* \w a year’s|strong="H8141"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w you carefree ones|strong="H0982"\w* \w will shake|strong="H7264"\w* \w with fear,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the grape|strong="H1210"\w* \w harvest|strong="H1210"\w* \w will fail|strong="H3615"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the fruit harvest|strong="H0625"\w* \w will not|strong="H1097"\w* \w arrive|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Tremble|strong="H2729"\w*, \w you complacent|strong="H7600"\w* \w ones!|strong="H7264"\w*  
\q1 \w Shake|strong="H7264"\w* \w with fear, you carefree|strong="H0982"\w* \w ones!|strong="H6584"\w*  
\q1 \w Strip|strong="H6584"\w* \w off your clothes and expose|strong="H6209"\w* \w yourselves|strong="H2296"\w* –  
\q1 \w put|strong="H0982"\w* sackcloth \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your|strong="H5921"\w* \w waist|strong="H2504"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w Mourn|strong="H5594"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the field|strong="H7699"\w*,  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the delightful|strong="H2531"\w* \w fields|strong="H7704"\w*  
\q1 \w and the fruitful|strong="H6509"\w* \w vine|strong="H1612"\w*!   
\q1
\v 13  \w Mourn|strong="H5921"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the land|strong="H0127"\w* \w of my people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w which is overgrown|strong="H5927"\w* \w with thorns|strong="H6975"\w* \w and briers|strong="H8068"\w*,  
\q1 \w and over|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the once-happy|strong="H4885"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w*  
\q1 \w in the city|strong="H7151"\w* \w filled with revelry|strong="H5947"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the fortress|strong="H0759"\w* \w is neglected|strong="H5203"\w*;  
\q1 \w the once-crowded|strong="H1995"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w is abandoned|strong="H5800"\w*.  
\q1 \w Hill|strong="H6076"\w* \w and watchtower|strong="H0975"\w*  
\q1 \w are permanently|strong="H5769"\w* \w uninhabited|strong="H4631"\w*.  
\q1 \w Wild donkeys|strong="H6501"\w* \w love|strong="H4885"\w* \w to go there,|strong="H5739"\w*  
\q1 \w and flocks|strong="H5739"\w* \w graze|strong="H4829"\w* \w there|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w This desolation will continue until|strong="H5704"\w* \w new life|strong="H7307"\w* \w is poured|strong="H6168"\w* \w out on|strong="H5921"\w* \w us from heaven|strong="H4791"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then the desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w an orchard|strong="H3759"\w*  
\q1 \w and the orchard|strong="H3759"\w* \w will be considered|strong="H2803"\w* \w a forest|strong="H3293"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w will settle|strong="H7931"\w* \w down in the desert|strong="H4057"\w*  
\q1 \w and fairness|strong="H6666"\w* \w will live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in the orchard|strong="H3759"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Fairness|strong="H6666"\w* \w will produce|strong="H4639"\w* \w peace|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w and result|strong="H8252"\w* \w in lasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w security|strong="H0983"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w My people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in peaceful|strong="H7965"\w* \w settlements|strong="H5116"\w*,  
\q1 \w in secure|strong="H4009"\w* \w homes|strong="H4908"\w*,  
\q1 \w and in safe, quiet|strong="H7600"\w* \w places|strong="H4496"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Even if the forest|strong="H3293"\w* \w is destroyed|strong="H1258"\w*  
\q1 \w and the city|strong="H5892"\w* \w is annihilated|strong="H8218"\w*,   
\q1
\v 20  \w you will be blessed|strong="H0835"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who plant|strong="H2232"\w* \w seed by|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the banks|strong="H7272"\w* \w of the streams|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who let|strong="H7971"\w* \w your|strong="H7272"\w* \w ox|strong="H7794"\w* \w and donkey|strong="H2543"\w* graze.   
\c 33  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The destroyer|strong="H7703"\w* \w is as good as dead,|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w who have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w been destroyed|strong="H7703"\w*\w !|strong="H0898"\w*  
\q1 \w The deceitful|strong="H0898"\w* \w one is as good as dead,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w the one whom others have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w deceived|strong="H0898"\w*\w !|strong="H8552"\w*  
\q1 \w When you are through|strong="H8552"\w* \w destroying|strong="H7703"\w*, \w you will be destroyed|strong="H7703"\w*;  
\q1 \w when you finish|strong="H5239"\w* \w deceiving|strong="H0898"\w*, \w others will deceive|strong="H0898"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , be merciful|strong="H2603"\w* \w to us! We wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for you.|strong="H2220"\w*  
\q1 \w Give us strength|strong="H2220"\w* \w each morning|strong="H1242"\w*\w !|strong="H3444"\w*  
\q1 \w Deliver|strong="H3444"\w* \w us when|strong="H6256"\w* \w distress|strong="H6869"\w* \w comes|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w run away|strong="H5074"\w* \w when they hear a loud noise|strong="H7427"\w*;  
\q1 \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* scatter \w when|strong="H6963"\w* \w you|strong="H6963"\w* spring into action!   
\q1
\v 4  \w Your plunder|strong="H7998"\w* \w disappears|strong="H0622"\w* \w as if locusts|strong="H2625"\w* \w were eating|strong="H0625"\w* \w it;|strong="H4944"\w*  
\q1 \w they swarm over|strong="H4944"\w* \w it like locusts|strong="H1357"\w*!   
\q1
\v 5  \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is exalted|strong="H7682"\w*,  
\q1 \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w he lives|strong="H7931"\w* \w in heaven|strong="H4791"\w*;  
\q1 \w he fills|strong="H4390"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w with justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w and fairness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w He is your constant source of stability|strong="H0530"\w*;  
\q1 \w he abundantly|strong="H2633"\w* \w provides safety|strong="H3444"\w* \w and great wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*;  
\q1 \w he gives all this|strong="H0214"\w* \w to those who fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w him|strong="H1931"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w ambassadors|strong="H0691"\w* \w cry out|strong="H6817"\w* \w in the streets|strong="H2351"\w*;  
\q1 \w messengers|strong="H4397"\w* \w sent to make peace|strong="H7965"\w* \w weep|strong="H1058"\w* \w bitterly|strong="H4751"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Highways|strong="H4546"\w* \w are empty,|strong="H0734"\w*  
\q1 \w there are no travelers|strong="H0734"\w*.  
\q1 \w Treaties|strong="H1285"\w* \w are broken|strong="H6565"\w*,  
\q1 \w witnesses are despised|strong="H3988"\w*,  
\q1 \w human life is treated|strong="H2803"\w* \w with|strong="H1285"\w* disrespect.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The land|strong="H0776"\w* \w dries up|strong="H0056"\w* \w and withers away|strong="H0535"\w*;  
\q1 \w the forest of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w* \w shrivels up|strong="H2659"\w* \w and decays|strong="H7060"\w*.  
\q1 \w Sharon|strong="H8289"\w* \w is like|strong="H1961"\w* \w the desert|strong="H6160"\w*;  
\q1 \w Bashan|strong="H1316"\w* \w and Carmel|strong="H3760"\w* \w are parched|strong="H5287"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10 “\w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w I will rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w up,” says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H6258"\w*  
\q1 \w “Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w I will exalt|strong="H7311"\w* \w myself;|strong="H6258"\w*  
\q1 \w now|strong="H6258"\w* \w I will magnify|strong="H5375"\w* myself.   
\q1
\v 11  \w You conceive|strong="H2029"\w* \w straw|strong="H2842"\w*,  
\q1 \w you give birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to chaff|strong="H7179"\w*;  
\q1 \w your breath|strong="H7307"\w* \w is a fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w that destroys|strong="H0398"\w* \w you|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w burned|strong="H4955"\w* \w to ashes|strong="H7875"\w*;  
\q1 \w like thorn bushes|strong="H6975"\w* \w that have been cut down|strong="H3683"\w*, \w they will be set|strong="H3341"\w* \w on fire|strong="H0784"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w You who are far|strong="H7350"\w* \w away, listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to what|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have|strong="H0834"\w* \w done|strong="H6213"\w*\w !|strong="H3045"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H3045"\w* \w who are close|strong="H7138"\w* \w by, recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w my strength|strong="H1369"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 14  \w Sinners|strong="H2400"\w* \w are afraid|strong="H6342"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*;  
\q1 \w panic|strong="H7461"\w* \w grips|strong="H0270"\w* \w the godless|strong="H2611"\w*.  
\q1 \w They say,|strong="H4310"\w* ‘\w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among us can coexist|strong="H1481"\w* \w with destructive|strong="H0398"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among us can coexist|strong="H1481"\w* \w with unquenchable|strong="H5769"\w* \w fire|strong="H4168"\w*?’   
\q1
\v 15  \w The one who lives|strong="H1980"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w and speaks|strong="H1696"\w* \w honestly|strong="H4339"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who refuses|strong="H3988"\w* \w to profit|strong="H1215"\w* \w from oppressive|strong="H4642"\w* \w measures|strong="H8551"\w*  
\q1 \w and rejects|strong="H8551"\w* \w a bribe|strong="H7810"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who does not|strong="H0331"\w* \w plot|strong="H0241"\w* \w violent crimes|strong="H1818"\w*  
\q1 \w and does not|strong="H6105"\w* \w seek|strong="H7200"\w* \w to harm|strong="H7451"\w* others –   
\q1
\v 16  \w This is the person who will live|strong="H7931"\w* \w in a secure place|strong="H4791"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will find safety|strong="H4869"\w* \w in the rocky|strong="H5553"\w*, \w mountain strongholds|strong="H4679"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will have|strong="H5414"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w*  
\q1 \w and a constant|strong="H0539"\w* \w supply of water|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w You will see|strong="H2372"\w* \w a king|strong="H4428"\w* \w in his splendor|strong="H3308"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w a wide|strong="H4801"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Your mind|strong="H3820"\w* \w will recall|strong="H1897"\w* \w the terror|strong="H0367"\w* \w you experienced,|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w and you will ask yourselves,|strong="H0346"\w* “\w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w is the scribe|strong="H5608"\w*\w ?|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w Where is|strong="H0346"\w* \w the one who weighs|strong="H0346"\w* \w the money|strong="H8254"\w*\w ?|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w Where is|strong="H0346"\w* \w the one|strong="H0346"\w* \w who counts|strong="H0346"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w towers|strong="H4026"\w*?”   
\q1
\v 19  \w You|strong="H5971"\w* \w will no longer see|strong="H7200"\w* \w a defiant|strong="H3267"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w whose language|strong="H8193"\w* \w you do not comprehend|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose derisive|strong="H3932"\w* \w speech|strong="H3956"\w* \w you do not|strong="H0369"\w* \w understand|strong="H0998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Look|strong="H2372"\w* \w at Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w the city|strong="H7151"\w* \w where we hold religious festivals|strong="H4150"\w*\w !|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H7200"\w* \w will|strong="H5869"\w* \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*,  
\q1 \w a peaceful settlement|strong="H7600"\w*,  
\q1 \w a tent|strong="H0168"\w* \w that stays put;|strong="H3489"\w*  
\q1 \w its stakes|strong="H3489"\w* \w will never|strong="H1077"\w* \w be pulled up;|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w none|strong="H3605"\w* \w of its ropes|strong="H2256"\w* \w will snap|strong="H6813"\w* \w in two|strong="H5423"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Instead|strong="H0518"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will rule there|strong="H8033"\w* \w as our mighty|strong="H0117"\w* \w king.|strong="H5104"\w*  
\q1 \w Rivers|strong="H5104"\w* \w and wide|strong="H3027"\w* \w streams|strong="H2975"\w* \w will flow through|strong="H4725"\w* \w it;|strong="H1077"\w*  
\q1 \w no|strong="H1077"\w* \w war|strong="H7885"\w* \w galley|strong="H0590"\w* \w will enter|strong="H1980"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w large|strong="H0117"\w* \w ships|strong="H6716"\w* \w will sail through|strong="H5674"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , our ruler|strong="H8199"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , our commander|strong="H2710"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , our king|strong="H4428"\w* \w –|strong="H3467"\w*  
\q1 \w he will deliver|strong="H3467"\w* \w us|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Though at this time your ropes|strong="H2256"\w* \w are slack|strong="H5203"\w*,  
\q1 \w the mast|strong="H8650"\w* \w is not|strong="H1077"\w* \w secured|strong="H2388"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the sail|strong="H5251"\w* \w is not|strong="H1077"\w* \w unfurled|strong="H6566"\w*,  
\q1 \w at that time|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will divide up|strong="H2505"\w* \w a great quantity|strong="H4766"\w* \w of loot|strong="H7998"\w*;  
\q1 \w even the lame|strong="H6455"\w* \w will drag off|strong="H0962"\w* \w plunder|strong="H0957"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w No resident|strong="H7934"\w* \w of Zion|strong="H7934"\w* \w will say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I am ill|strong="H2470"\w*”\w ;|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w there will have their sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w forgiven|strong="H5375"\w*.   
\c 34  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Come near|strong="H7126"\w*, \w you nations|strong="H1471"\w*, \w and listen|strong="H8085"\w*\w !|strong="H7181"\w*  
\q1 \w Pay attention|strong="H7181"\w*, \w you people|strong="H3816"\w*\w !|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w The earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w and everything|strong="H4393"\w* \w it contains|strong="H6631"\w* \w must listen|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w the world|strong="H8398"\w* \w and everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w that|strong="H3605"\w* lives \w in|strong="H0776"\w* \w it|strong="H4393"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is angry|strong="H7110"\w* \w at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w and furious|strong="H2534"\w* \w with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w their armies|strong="H6635"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will annihilate|strong="H2763"\w* \w them and slaughter|strong="H2874"\w* \w them|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Their slain|strong="H2491"\w* \w will be left|strong="H5927"\w* \w unburied|strong="H7993"\w*,  
\q1 \w their corpses|strong="H6297"\w* \w will stink|strong="H0889"\w*;  
\q1 \w the hills|strong="H2022"\w* \w will soak up|strong="H4549"\w* \w their blood|strong="H1818"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the stars|strong="H6635"\w* \w in the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w will fade away|strong="H4743"\w*,  
\q1 \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w will roll up|strong="H1556"\w* \w like a scroll|strong="H5612"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w its stars|strong="H6635"\w* \w will wither|strong="H5034"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a leaf|strong="H5929"\w* \w withers|strong="H5034"\w* \w and falls from a vine|strong="H1612"\w*  
\q1 \w or a fig|strong="H8384"\w* \w withers|strong="H5034"\w* \w and|strong="H8064"\w* falls \w from|strong="H8064"\w* \w a|strong="H3605"\w* \w tree|strong="H8384"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w He says,|strong="H3588"\w* “\w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w my sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w has slaughtered heavenly|strong="H8064"\w* \w powers.|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w it now descends|strong="H3381"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w Edom|strong="H0123"\w*,  
\q1 \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w I will annihilate|strong="H2764"\w* \w in judgment|strong="H4941"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 6  \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w is dripping|strong="H1878"\w* \w with|strong="H4390"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*,  
\q1 \w it|strong="H3588"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w covered|strong="H4390"\w* \w with|strong="H4390"\w* \w fat|strong="H2459"\w*;  
\q1 \w it|strong="H3588"\w* drips \w with|strong="H4390"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* young \w rams|strong="H0352"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w goats|strong="H6260"\w*  
\q1 \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w covered|strong="H4390"\w* \w with|strong="H4390"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w fat|strong="H2459"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* rams’ \w kidneys|strong="H3629"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* holding \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w Bozrah|strong="H1224"\w*,  
\q1 \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w bloody|strong="H1818"\w* \w slaughter|strong="H2874"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w Edom|strong="H0123"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Wild oxen|strong="H7214"\w* \w will be slaughtered|strong="H3381"\w* \w along with|strong="H5973"\w* \w them,|strong="H0047"\w*  
\q1 \w as well as strong|strong="H0047"\w* \w bulls|strong="H6499"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their land|strong="H0776"\w* \w is drenched|strong="H7301"\w* \w with blood|strong="H1818"\w*,  
\q1 \w their soil|strong="H6083"\w* \w is covered|strong="H1878"\w* \w with fat|strong="H2459"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has planned a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of revenge|strong="H5359"\w*,  
\q1 \w a time|strong="H8141"\w* \w when he will repay|strong="H7966"\w* \w Edom for her hostility|strong="H7379"\w* \w toward Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Edom’s|strong="H2015"\w* \w streams|strong="H5158"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w turned into|strong="H2015"\w* \w pitch|strong="H2203"\w*  
\q1 \w and her soil|strong="H6083"\w* \w into brimstone|strong="H1614"\w*;  
\q1 \w her land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will become burning|strong="H1197"\w* \w pitch|strong="H2203"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Night|strong="H3915"\w* \w and day|strong="H3119"\w* \w it will burn|strong="H3518"\w*;  
\q1 \w its smoke|strong="H6227"\w* \w will|strong="H2717"\w* \w ascend|strong="H3518"\w* \w continually|strong="H5331"\w*.  
\q1 \w Generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w after generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w it will be a wasteland|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w and no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one will ever|strong="H5331"\w* \w pass|strong="H5674"\w* \w through|strong="H5674"\w* \w it|strong="H3915"\w* again.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Owls|strong="H3244"\w* \w and wild animals|strong="H7090"\w* \w will live|strong="H3423"\w* \w there,|strong="H6158"\w*  
\q1 \w all kinds of wild birds|strong="H6158"\w* \w will settle in|strong="H7931"\w* \w it.|strong="H5186"\w*  
\q1 \w The \+nd Lord\+nd* will stretch out|strong="H5186"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w her|strong="H6957"\w*  
\q1 \w the measuring line|strong="H6957"\w* \w of ruin|strong="H8414"\w*  
\q1 \w and the plumb line|strong="H0068"\w* \w of destruction|strong="H6893"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Her nobles|strong="H2715"\w* \w will have nothing|strong="H0369"\w* \w left|strong="H8033"\w* \w to call|strong="H7121"\w* \w a kingdom|strong="H4410"\w*  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her officials|strong="H8269"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H0657"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Her fortresses|strong="H0759"\w* \w will be overgrown|strong="H5927"\w* \w with thorns|strong="H5518"\w*;  
\q1 \w thickets|strong="H2336"\w* \w and weeds|strong="H7057"\w* \w will grow|strong="H4013"\w* \w in|strong="H1961"\w* \w her|strong="H1961"\w* \w fortified|strong="H4013"\w* \w cities|strong="H4013"\w*.  
\q1 \w Jackals|strong="H8577"\w* \w will settle|strong="H2681"\w* \w there;|strong="H3284"\w*  
\q1 \w ostriches|strong="H3284"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* live \w there|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Wild animals|strong="H6728"\w* \w and wild dogs|strong="H0338"\w* \w will congregate|strong="H6298"\w* \w there;|strong="H8163"\w*  
\q1 \w wild goats|strong="H8163"\w* \w will bleat|strong="H7121"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w one another|strong="H7453"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yes|strong="H0389"\w*, \w nocturnal animals|strong="H3917"\w* \w will rest|strong="H7280"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*  
\q1 \w and make|strong="H4672"\w* \w for themselves a nest|strong="H4494"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Owls|strong="H7091"\w* \w will make nests|strong="H7077"\w* \w and lay eggs|strong="H4422"\w* \w there;|strong="H1716"\w*  
\q1 \w they will hatch|strong="H1716"\w* \w them and protect|strong="H6738"\w* \w them.|strong="H1772"\w*  
\q1 \w Yes, hawks|strong="H1772"\w* \w will gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w each with its mate|strong="H7468"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Carefully|strong="H1875"\w* \w read|strong="H7121"\w* \w the scroll|strong="H5612"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w !|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Not|strong="H3808"\w* \w one|strong="H0259"\w* \w of these creatures|strong="H2007"\w* \w will be missing|strong="H5737"\w*,  
\q1 \w none|strong="H3808"\w* \w will lack a mate|strong="H7468"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H6680"\w* \w has issued|strong="H6310"\w* \w the decree|strong="H6680"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his own spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w gathers|strong="H6908"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w He assigns|strong="H5307"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w* \w their allotment|strong="H1486"\w*;  
\q1 \w he measures out|strong="H6957"\w* \w their assigned|strong="H2505"\w* \w place.|strong="H1992"\w*  
\q1 \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w will live|strong="H3423"\w* \w there|strong="H5769"\w* \w permanently|strong="H5769"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will settle|strong="H7931"\w* \w in it through successive generations|strong="H1755"\w*.   
\c 35  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Let the desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w and dry|strong="H6723"\w* \w region be happy|strong="H7797"\w*;  
\q1 \w let the wilderness|strong="H6160"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w and bloom|strong="H6524"\w* \w like a lily|strong="H2261"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w Let|strong="H0637"\w* \w it richly|strong="H6524"\w* \w bloom|strong="H6524"\w*;  
\q1 \w let it rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w and shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w with delight|strong="H1525"\w*\w !|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w It is given|strong="H5414"\w* \w the grandeur|strong="H3519"\w* \w of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w*,  
\q1 \w the splendor|strong="H1926"\w* \w of Carmel|strong="H3760"\w* \w and Sharon|strong="H8289"\w*.  
\q1 \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w the grandeur|strong="H3519"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H7200"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1926"\w*  
\q1 \w the splendor|strong="H1926"\w* \w of our God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Strengthen|strong="H2388"\w* \w the hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w that have gone limp|strong="H7504"\w*,  
\q1 \w steady|strong="H0553"\w* \w the knees|strong="H1290"\w* \w that shake|strong="H3782"\w*!   
\q1
\v 4  \w Tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w those who panic|strong="H4116"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Be strong|strong="H2388"\w*\w ! Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w fear|strong="H3372"\w*\w !|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to avenge|strong="H5359"\w*\w !|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w With divine|strong="H0430"\w* \w retribution|strong="H3820"\w* \w he comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to deliver|strong="H3467"\w* \w you|strong="H0935"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w blind|strong="H5787"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w will open|strong="H6605"\w*,  
\q1 \w deaf|strong="H2795"\w* \w ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w will|strong="H5869"\w* \w hear|strong="H0241"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w the lame|strong="H6455"\w* \w will leap|strong="H1801"\w* \w like a deer|strong="H0354"\w*,  
\q1 \w the mute|strong="H0483"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w will shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w for joy;|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w will flow|strong="H1234"\w* \w in the desert|strong="H4057"\w*,  
\q1 \w streams|strong="H5158"\w* \w in the wilderness|strong="H6160"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The dry soil|strong="H8273"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a pool|strong="H0098"\w* \w of water,|strong="H6774"\w*  
\q1 \w the parched ground|strong="H6774"\w* \w springs|strong="H4002"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w*.  
\q1 \w Where jackals|strong="H8577"\w* \w once lived and sprawled out|strong="H7258"\w*,  
\q1 \w grass|strong="H2682"\w*, \w reeds|strong="H7070"\w*, \w and papyrus|strong="H1573"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* grow.   
\q1
\v 8  \w A thoroughfare|strong="H4547"\w* \w will be there|strong="H8033"\w* \w –|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w it will be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w the Way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of Holiness|strong="H6944"\w*.  
\q1 \w The unclean|strong="H2931"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w travel|strong="H1980"\w* \w on|strong="H1870"\w* \w it;|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w it is reserved|strong="H1870"\w* \w for|strong="H7121"\w* \w those|strong="H1961"\w* \w authorized|strong="H1961"\w* \w to|strong="H1980"\w* \w use|strong="H1931"\w* \w it|strong="H1931"\w* –  
\q1 \w fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w stray|strong="H8582"\w* \w into|strong="H1980"\w* \w it|strong="H1931"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w lions|strong="H0738"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w no ferocious|strong="H6530"\w* \w wild animals|strong="H2416"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w on|strong="H1980"\w* \w it|strong="H8033"\w* –  
\q1 \w they|strong="H8033"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w found|strong="H4672"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*.  
\q1 \w Those|strong="H1961"\w* \w delivered|strong="H5927"\w* \w from|strong="H1980"\w* bondage \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w travel|strong="H1980"\w* \w on|strong="H1980"\w* \w it|strong="H8033"\w*,   
\q1
\v 10  \w those|strong="H5921"\w* whom \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has ransomed|strong="H6299"\w* \w will return|strong="H7725"\w* \w that way.|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w They will enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w with a happy|strong="H8057"\w* \w shout|strong="H7440"\w*.  
\q1 \w Unending|strong="H5769"\w* \w joy will crown|strong="H7218"\w* \w them,|strong="H8342"\w*  
\q1 \w happiness|strong="H8342"\w* \w and joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w will overwhelm|strong="H5381"\w* \w them;|strong="H3015"\w*  
\q1 \w grief|strong="H3015"\w* \w and suffering|strong="H0585"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H5127"\w*.   
\c 36  
\p
\v 1  \w In the fourteenth|strong="H6240"\w* \w year|strong="H8141"\w* \w of King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah’s|strong="H2396"\w* \w reign,|strong="H4428"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Sennacherib|strong="H5576"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w marched up|strong="H5927"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the fortified|strong="H1219"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w and captured|strong="H8610"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*.  
\v 2  \w The king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w his chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w from Lachish|strong="H3923"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w in Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w along with a large|strong="H3515"\w* \w army|strong="H2426"\w*. \w The chief adviser|strong="H5975"\w* \w stood|strong="H5975"\w* \w at the conduit|strong="H8585"\w* \w of the upper|strong="H5945"\w* \w pool|strong="H1295"\w* \w which is located on the road|strong="H4546"\w* \w to the field|strong="H7704"\w* \w where they wash|strong="H3526"\w* \w and|strong="H4428"\w* dry cloth.  
\v 3  \w Eliakim|strong="H0471"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Hilkiah|strong="H2518"\w*, \w the palace|strong="H1004"\w* \w supervisor|strong="H5921"\w*, \w accompanied by Shebna|strong="H7644"\w* \w the scribe|strong="H5608"\w* \w and Joah|strong="H3098"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Asaph|strong="H0623"\w*, \w the secretary|strong="H2142"\w*, \w went out|strong="H3318"\w* \w to meet|strong="H3318"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\p
\v 4  \w The chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w them, “Tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*\w : ‘This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the great|strong="H1419"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w says: “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w is your source of confidence|strong="H0986"\w*?  
\v 5  \w Your claim|strong="H0559"\w* \w to have a strategy|strong="H6098"\w* \w and military|strong="H4421"\w* \w strength|strong="H1369"\w* \w is just empty talk|strong="H8193"\w*. \w In|strong="H5921"\w* \w whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w are you trusting|strong="H0982"\w*, \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w you would dare to rebel|strong="H4775"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w me|strong="H5921"\w*?  
\v 6  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w you must be trusting|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*, \w that splintered|strong="H7533"\w* \w reed|strong="H7070"\w* \w staff|strong="H4938"\w*. \w If someone|strong="H0376"\w* \w leans|strong="H5564"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it for support, it punctures|strong="H0935"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3709"\w* \w and wounds|strong="H5344"\w* \w him. That is what|strong="H3651"\w* \w Pharaoh|strong="H6547"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w does to all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w*!  
\v 7  \w Perhaps|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w ‘We are trusting|strong="H0982"\w* \w in the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w our God|strong="H0430"\w*.’ \w But|strong="H3808"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w is|strong="H1931"\w* \w the one|strong="H1931"\w* \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w eliminated|strong="H5493"\w* \w his high places|strong="H1116"\w* \w and altars|strong="H4196"\w* \w and then told|strong="H0559"\w* \w the people of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w and Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w ‘You must worship|strong="H7812"\w* \w at this|strong="H2088"\w* \w altar|strong="H4196"\w*.’  
\v 8  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w make a deal|strong="H6148"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w my master|strong="H0113"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w and I will give|strong="H5414"\w* \w you two thousand|strong="H0505"\w* \w horses|strong="H5483"\w*, \w provided you can|strong="H3201"\w* \w find enough riders|strong="H7392"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H5414"\w*.  
\v 9  \w Certainly|strong="H0349"\w* \w you will not refuse|strong="H6440"\w* \w one|strong="H0259"\w* \w of my master’s|strong="H0113"\w* \w minor|strong="H6996"\w* \w officials|strong="H5650"\w* \w and trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w for chariots|strong="H7393"\w* \w and horsemen|strong="H6571"\w*.  
\v 10  \w Furthermore|strong="H6258"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w* \w was|strong="H3068"\w* \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w command|strong="H5921"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w that I marched up|strong="H5927"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w to destroy|strong="H7843"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*. \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w me, ‘March up|strong="H5927"\w* \w against|strong="H0413"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w and destroy|strong="H7843"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*!’”’”   
\p
\v 11  \w Eliakim|strong="H0471"\w*, \w Shebna|strong="H7644"\w*, \w and Joah|strong="H3098"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w*, \w “Speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w your servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w in Aramaic|strong="H0762"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w we|strong="H0587"\w* \w understand|strong="H8085"\w* \w it. Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w with us in|strong="H0413"\w* \w the Judahite dialect|strong="H3066"\w* \w in the hearing|strong="H0241"\w* \w of the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w are on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the wall|strong="H2346"\w*.”  
\v 12  \w But the chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “My master|strong="H0113"\w* \w did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w send|strong="H7971"\w* \w me to|strong="H0413"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w* \w only to your master|strong="H0113"\w* \w and to you.|strong="H0376"\w* \w His|strong="H5921"\w* \w message|strong="H1697"\w* \w is|strong="H0376"\w* \w also|strong="H0853"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w men|strong="H0376"\w* \w who sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the wall|strong="H2346"\w*, \w for they will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w their own excrement|strong="H2716"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w their own urine|strong="H7890"\w* \w along with|strong="H5973"\w* \w you|strong="H7971"\w*!”   
\p
\v 13  \w The chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w then stood|strong="H5975"\w* \w there and called out|strong="H7121"\w* \w loudly|strong="H1419"\w* \w in the Judahite dialect|strong="H3066"\w*, “\w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to the message|strong="H1697"\w* \w of the great|strong="H1419"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*.  
\v 14  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w : ‘Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w let Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w mislead|strong="H5377"\w* \w you, for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w able|strong="H3201"\w* \w to rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*!  
\v 15  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w let Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w talk you into|strong="H0413"\w* \w trusting|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w by saying|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will certainly rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w us; this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be handed|strong="H3027"\w* \w over to the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*.”  
\v 16  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*\w !’ For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Send|strong="H6213"\w* \w me a token of your submission|strong="H1293"\w* \w and surrender|strong="H3318"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me.|strong="H0376"\w* \w Then|strong="H3318"\w* \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w of you may eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w from his own|strong="H0376"\w* \w vine|strong="H1612"\w* \w and fig tree|strong="H8384"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w from his own|strong="H0376"\w* \w cistern|strong="H0953"\w*,  
\v 17  \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w I come|strong="H0935"\w* \w and take|strong="H3947"\w* \w you to|strong="H0413"\w* \w a land|strong="H0776"\w* just \w like|strong="H0776"\w* \w your|strong="H3947"\w* own – \w a|strong="H3947"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w grain|strong="H1715"\w* \w and|strong="H0935"\w* \w new|strong="H8492"\w* \w wine|strong="H8492"\w*, \w a|strong="H3947"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* \w and|strong="H0935"\w* \w vineyards|strong="H3754"\w*.  
\v 18  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w is misleading|strong="H5496"\w* \w you when he says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w us|strong="H5337"\w*.” \w Has any|strong="H5337"\w* \w of the gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w rescued|strong="H5337"\w* \w his land|strong="H0776"\w* \w from the power|strong="H3027"\w* \w of the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*?  
\v 19  \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w are the gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Hamath|strong="H2574"\w* \w and Arpad|strong="H0774"\w*\w ? Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w are the gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Sepharvaim|strong="H5617"\w*\w ?|strong="H3588"\w* \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w did any gods rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w Samaria|strong="H8111"\w* \w from my power|strong="H3027"\w*?  
\v 20  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w of these|strong="H0428"\w* \w lands|strong="H0776"\w* \w have|strong="H0834"\w* \w rescued|strong="H5337"\w* \w their lands|strong="H0776"\w* \w from my power|strong="H3027"\w*? \w So|strong="H0834"\w* \w how|strong="H0834"\w* \w can|strong="H4310"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w from my power|strong="H3027"\w*?’”  
\v 21  \w They were silent|strong="H2790"\w* \w and did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w respond|strong="H6030"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w had ordered|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H0853"\w*.”   
\p
\v 22  \w Eliakim|strong="H0471"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Hilkiah|strong="H2518"\w*, \w the palace supervisor|strong="H1004"\w*, \w accompanied|strong="H0935"\w* \w by Shebna|strong="H7644"\w* \w the scribe|strong="H5608"\w* \w and Joah|strong="H3098"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Asaph|strong="H0623"\w*, \w the secretary|strong="H2142"\w*, \w went to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w with their clothes|strong="H0899"\w* \w torn|strong="H7167"\w* \w in grief|strong="H5046"\w* \w and|strong="H1121"\w* \w reported|strong="H5046"\w* \w to him what|strong="H1697"\w* \w the chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w had|strong="H0834"\w* \w said|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\c 37  
\p
\v 1  \w When|strong="H1961"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w this,|strong="H7167"\w* \w he|strong="H3068"\w* \w tore|strong="H7167"\w* \w his clothes|strong="H0899"\w*, \w put on sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w*, \w and went|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w*.  
\v 2  \w Eliakim|strong="H0471"\w* \w the palace|strong="H1004"\w* \w supervisor|strong="H5921"\w*, \w Shebna|strong="H7644"\w* \w the scribe|strong="H5608"\w*, \w and the leading|strong="H2205"\w* \w priests|strong="H3548"\w*, \w clothed in sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w*, \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w this message to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the prophet|strong="H5030"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w*:  
\v 3 “\w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3117"\w* ‘\w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w is|strong="H0369"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of distress|strong="H6869"\w*, \w insults|strong="H8433"\w*, \w and humiliation|strong="H5007"\w*, \w as when|strong="H3117"\w* \w a baby|strong="H1121"\w* \w is ready to leave|strong="H0935"\w* \w the birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w canal|strong="H4866"\w*, \w but the mother lacks|strong="H0369"\w* \w the strength|strong="H3581"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* push \w it|strong="H3588"\w* \w through|strong="H0935"\w*.  
\v 4  \w Perhaps|strong="H0194"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w will hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w all these things|strong="H1697"\w* \w the chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w has spoken on|strong="H1157"\w* \w behalf of his master|strong="H0113"\w*, \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*, \w who sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w him to taunt|strong="H2778"\w* \w the living|strong="H2416"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*. \w When the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w hears|strong="H8085"\w*, \w perhaps|strong="H5375"\w* \w he will punish|strong="H3198"\w* \w him for the things|strong="H1697"\w* \w he has said.|strong="H5375"\w* \w So|strong="H7971"\w* \w pray|strong="H8605"\w* \w for this remnant|strong="H7611"\w* \w that remains|strong="H4672"\w*.’”   
\p
\v 5  \w When King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah’s|strong="H2396"\w* \w servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w came|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w*,  
\v 6  \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w them, “Tell|strong="H0413"\w* \w your master|strong="H0113"\w* \w this: ‘This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w : “Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w because|strong="H6440"\w* \w of the things|strong="H1697"\w* \w you have heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w – these insults|strong="H1442"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria’s|strong="H0804"\w* \w servants|strong="H5288"\w* \w have|strong="H0834"\w* hurled \w against|strong="H0413"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*.  
\v 7  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I will|strong="H5414"\w* \w take control|strong="H7307"\w* \w of his mind;|strong="H8085"\w* \w he|strong="H5414"\w* \w will|strong="H0776"\w* \w receive|strong="H5414"\w* \w a report|strong="H8052"\w* \w and return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w his own land|strong="H0776"\w*. \w I will cut him down|strong="H5307"\w* \w with a sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w in his own land|strong="H0776"\w*.”’”   
\p
\v 8  \w When the chief adviser|strong="H7262"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w had departed from Lachish|strong="H3923"\w*, \w he left and went to Libnah|strong="H3841"\w*, \w where|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w was|strong="H4428"\w* campaigning.  
\v 9  \w The king|strong="H8085"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w that King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Tirhakah|strong="H8640"\w* \w of Ethiopia|strong="H3568"\w* \w was marching out|strong="H3318"\w* \w to fight|strong="H3898"\w* \w him|strong="H0854"\w*. \w He again sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w messengers|strong="H4397"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*, \w ordering|strong="H8085"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*:  
\v 10 “\w Tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w this: ‘Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w let your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w in whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w mislead|strong="H5377"\w* \w you when he says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be handed|strong="H3027"\w* \w over to the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*.”  
\v 11  \w Certainly|strong="H2009"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w have heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w how|strong="H0834"\w* \w the kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w have annihilated|strong="H2763"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w lands|strong="H0776"\w*. \w Do you really|strong="H0859"\w* \w think you will be rescued|strong="H5337"\w*?  
\v 12  \w Were the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w my predecessors|strong="H0001"\w* \w destroyed|strong="H7843"\w* \w – the nations of Gozan|strong="H1470"\w*, \w Haran|strong="H2771"\w*, \w Rezeph|strong="H7530"\w*, \w and the people|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Eden|strong="H5729"\w* \w in Telassar|strong="H8515"\w* \w – rescued|strong="H5337"\w* \w by their gods|strong="H0430"\w*?  
\v 13  \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w are the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Hamath|strong="H2574"\w*, \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Arpad|strong="H0774"\w*, \w and the kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Lair,|strong="H5617"\w* \w Sepharvaim|strong="H5617"\w*, \w Hena|strong="H2012"\w*, \w and Ivvah|strong="H5755"\w*?’”   
\p
\v 14  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w took|strong="H3947"\w* \w the letter|strong="H5612"\w* \w from|strong="H3027"\w* \w the messengers|strong="H4397"\w* \w and read|strong="H7121"\w* \w it.|strong="H2396"\w* \w Then|strong="H3947"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w went up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w and spread|strong="H6566"\w* \w it out before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.  
\v 15  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w prayed|strong="H6419"\w* \w before|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*:  
\v 16 “\w O|strong="H0859"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*, \w O God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w who|strong="H3427"\w* \w is enthroned|strong="H3427"\w* \w on the cherubim|strong="H3742"\w*\w !|strong="H0859"\w* \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w are God|strong="H0430"\w* \w over all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*. \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\v 17  \w Pay|strong="H5186"\w* \w attention|strong="H0241"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , and hear|strong="H8085"\w*\w ! Open|strong="H6491"\w* \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , and observe|strong="H7200"\w*\w ! Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to this|strong="H1697"\w* \w entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w message|strong="H1697"\w* \w Sennacherib|strong="H5576"\w* \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w and how he taunts|strong="H2778"\w* \w the living|strong="H2416"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*!  
\v 18  \w It is true|strong="H0551"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , that the kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w have destroyed|strong="H2717"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H0776"\w* \w and their lands|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\v 19  \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w have burned|strong="H5414"\w* \w the gods|strong="H0430"\w* \w of the nations|strong="H0784"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w are not|strong="H3808"\w* \w really gods|strong="H0430"\w*, \w but only|strong="H0518"\w* \w the product|strong="H4639"\w* \w of human|strong="H0120"\w* \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w manufactured from wood|strong="H6086"\w* \w and stone|strong="H0068"\w*. \w That|strong="H3588"\w* \w is why the Assyrians could destroy|strong="H0006"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w*.  
\v 20  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w O|strong="H0859"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w our God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w rescue|strong="H3467"\w* \w us from his power|strong="H3027"\w*, \w so all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w may know|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w are|strong="H3027"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.”   
\p
\v 21  \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w* \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w this message to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*\w : “This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w says: ‘Because|strong="H0834"\w* \w you prayed|strong="H6419"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w* \w concerning King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Sennacherib|strong="H5576"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*,  
\v 22  \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w is what|strong="H1697"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H1696"\w* \w about him:|strong="H1330"\w*  
\q1 \w “The virgin|strong="H1330"\w* \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*  
\q1 \w despises|strong="H0959"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w* – \w she|strong="H0834"\w* \w makes|strong="H1696"\w* fun \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*;  
\q1 \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*  
\q1 \w shakes|strong="H5128"\w* \w her|strong="H5921"\w* \w head|strong="H7218"\w* \w after|strong="H0310"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w have you taunted|strong="H2778"\w* \w and hurled insults|strong="H1442"\w* \w at?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w At whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w have you shouted|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w and looked|strong="H5375"\w* \w so arrogantly|strong="H4791"\w*\w ?|strong="H6918"\w*  
\q1 \w At the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*!   
\q1
\v 24  \w Through|strong="H3027"\w* \w your messengers|strong="H5650"\w* \w you taunted|strong="H2778"\w* \w the sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w*,  
\q1 \w ‘With my many|strong="H7230"\w* \w chariots|strong="H7393"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w climbed up|strong="H5927"\w*  
\q1 \w the high|strong="H4791"\w* \w mountains|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w the slopes|strong="H3411"\w* \w of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w*.  
\q1 \w I cut down|strong="H3772"\w* \w its tall|strong="H6967"\w* \w cedars|strong="H0730"\w*  
\q1 \w and its best|strong="H4005"\w* \w evergreens|strong="H1265"\w*.  
\q1 \w I invaded|strong="H0935"\w* \w its most remote regions|strong="H7093"\w*,  
\q1 \w its thickest|strong="H3759"\w* \w woods|strong="H3293"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w dug wells|strong="H6979"\w*  
\q1 \w and drank|strong="H8354"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*.  
\q1 \w With the soles|strong="H6471"\w* \w of my feet I dried up|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the rivers|strong="H2975"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4693"\w*.’  
\v 26   
\q1 \w Certainly|strong="H3808"\w* \w you must have heard|strong="H8085"\w*\w !|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w Long|strong="H3117"\w* \w ago|strong="H7350"\w* \w I worked|strong="H6213"\w* \w it out,|strong="H6924"\w*  
\q1 \w in ancient|strong="H6924"\w* \w times I planned|strong="H3335"\w* \w it,|strong="H6258"\w*  
\q1 \w and now|strong="H6258"\w* \w I am bringing|strong="H0935"\w* \w it to pass|strong="H1961"\w*.  
\q1 \w The plan is this:|strong="H1219"\w*  
\q1 \w Fortified|strong="H1219"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w will crash|strong="H7582"\w*  
\q1 \w into heaps|strong="H1530"\w* \w of ruins|strong="H5327"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Their residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w are powerless|strong="H3027"\w*;  
\q1 \w they are terrified|strong="H2865"\w* \w and ashamed|strong="H0954"\w*.  
\q1 \w They are as short-lived as plants|strong="H6212"\w* \w in the field|strong="H7704"\w*  
\q1 \w or green|strong="H3419"\w* \w vegetation|strong="H1877"\w*.  
\q1 \w They are as short-lived as grass|strong="H2682"\w* \w on the rooftops|strong="H1406"\w*  
\q1 \w when it is scorched|strong="H7709"\w* \w by|strong="H6440"\w* \w the east wind|strong="H7054"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w where you live|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w and everything you do|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w and how you rage|strong="H7264"\w* \w against|strong="H0413"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Because|strong="H3282"\w* \w you rage|strong="H7264"\w* \w against me|strong="H0413"\w*  
\q1 \w and the uproar|strong="H7600"\w* \w you create|strong="H5927"\w* \w has reached my ears|strong="H0241"\w*,  
\q1 \w I|strong="H7760"\w* \w will put|strong="H7760"\w* \w my hook|strong="H2397"\w* \w in your nose|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my bridle|strong="H4964"\w* \w between your lips|strong="H8193"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I will lead you back|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w you came|strong="H0935"\w*.”  
\v 30   
\p “\w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w will be your reminder|strong="H0226"\w* \w that I have spoken the truth:|strong="H8141"\w* \w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w year|strong="H8141"\w* \w you will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w what grows|strong="H5599"\w* \w wild,|strong="H8145"\w* \w and|strong="H0398"\w* \w next|strong="H8145"\w* \w year|strong="H8141"\w* \w what grows on its own|strong="H7823"\w*. \w But the year|strong="H8141"\w* \w after|strong="H7992"\w* \w that|strong="H2232"\w* \w you|strong="H0398"\w* \w will|strong="H2088"\w* \w plant|strong="H5193"\w* \w seed|strong="H2232"\w* \w and harvest|strong="H7114"\w* \w crops; you will plant|strong="H5193"\w* \w vines|strong="H3754"\w* \w and consume|strong="H0398"\w* \w their produce|strong="H6529"\w*.  
\v 31  \w Those who remain|strong="H7604"\w* \w in Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w will take root|strong="H8328"\w* \w in the ground|strong="H4295"\w* \w and bear|strong="H6213"\w* \w fruit|strong="H4605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32 “\w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w a remnant|strong="H7611"\w* \w will leave Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*;  
\q1 \w survivors will|strong="H6413"\w* \w come out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of Mount|strong="H2022"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.  
\q1 \w The intense|strong="H7068"\w* \w devotion|strong="H6635"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w will accomplish|strong="H6213"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says about the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*\w :|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w will he shoot|strong="H3384"\w* \w an|strong="H8033"\w* \w arrow|strong="H2671"\w* \w here.|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w attack|strong="H6923"\w* \w it with his shielded|strong="H4043"\w* \w warriors,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w will he build siege|strong="H8210"\w* \w works|strong="H5550"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 34  \w He will go back|strong="H7725"\w* \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w he came|strong="H0935"\w* \w –|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*,’ \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w I will shield|strong="H1598"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w and rescue|strong="H3467"\w* \w it for|strong="H4616"\w* \w the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of my reputation|strong="H4616"\w* \w and because of my promise to David|strong="H1732"\w* \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w*.”’”   
\p
\v 36  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w went out|strong="H3318"\w* \w and killed|strong="H5221"\w* \w 185,000|strong="H0505"\w* \w troops|strong="H0804"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* Assyrian \w camp|strong="H4264"\w*. \w When they|strong="H7925"\w* \w got|strong="H3318"\w* \w up|strong="H7925"\w* \w early|strong="H7925"\w* \w the next morning|strong="H1242"\w*, \w there|strong="H2009"\w* \w were all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the corpses|strong="H6297"\w*!  
\v 37  \w So King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Sennacherib|strong="H5576"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w broke|strong="H5265"\w* \w camp and went|strong="H1980"\w* \w on his way. He went home|strong="H7725"\w* \w and stayed|strong="H3427"\w* \w in Nineveh|strong="H5210"\w*.  
\v 38  \w One day,|strong="H7812"\w* \w as|strong="H1961"\w* \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w was|strong="H1961"\w* \w worshiping|strong="H7812"\w* \w in the temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w of his god|strong="H0430"\w* \w Nisroch|strong="H5268"\w*, \w his sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w Adrammelech|strong="H0152"\w* \w and Sharezer|strong="H8272"\w* \w struck|strong="H5221"\w* \w him down|strong="H5221"\w* \w with the sword|strong="H2719"\w*. \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w ran|strong="H4422"\w* \w away to the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Ararat|strong="H0780"\w*; \w his son|strong="H1121"\w* \w Esarhaddon|strong="H0634"\w* \w replaced|strong="H8478"\w* \w him as king|strong="H4427"\w*.   
\c 38  
\p
\v 1  \w In those|strong="H1992"\w* \w days|strong="H3117"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w was stricken|strong="H2470"\w* \w with a terminal illness|strong="H4191"\w*. \w The prophet|strong="H5030"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Amoz|strong="H0531"\w* \w visited|strong="H0935"\w* \w him and told|strong="H0559"\w* \w him, “This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Give instructions|strong="H6680"\w* \w to your household|strong="H1004"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you are about to die|strong="H4191"\w*; \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w get well|strong="H2421"\w*.’”  
\v 2  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w turned|strong="H5437"\w* \w his face|strong="H6440"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the wall|strong="H7023"\w* \w and prayed|strong="H6419"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\v 3 “\w Please|strong="H0577"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w . Remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w how I have served you|strong="H0571"\w* \w faithfully|strong="H0571"\w* \w and with wholehearted|strong="H8003"\w* \w devotion|strong="H3820"\w*, \w and how I have carried|strong="H6213"\w* \w out your will.”|strong="H2396"\w* \w Then|strong="H1980"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w wept bitterly|strong="H1058"\w*.   
\p
\v 4  \w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w told|strong="H0559"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w*,  
\v 5 “\w Go|strong="H1980"\w* \w and tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*\w : ‘This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of your ancestor|strong="H0001"\w* \w David|strong="H1732"\w* \w says: “I have heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w your prayer|strong="H8605"\w*; \w I have seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w your tears|strong="H1832"\w*. \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I will add|strong="H3254"\w* \w fifteen|strong="H6240"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w to your life|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\v 6  \w and rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w you and this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \w from the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Assyria|strong="H0804"\w*. \w I will shield|strong="H1598"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*.”’”  
\v 7  \w Isaiah replied,|strong="H2088"\w* “\w This|strong="H2088"\w* \w is your sign|strong="H0226"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w confirming that|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will do|strong="H6213"\w* \w what|strong="H1697"\w* \w he has|strong="H0834"\w* \w said|strong="H1696"\w*:  
\v 8  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I will make|strong="H7725"\w* \w the shadow|strong="H6738"\w* \w go|strong="H3381"\w* \w back|strong="H0322"\w* \w ten|strong="H6235"\w* \w steps|strong="H4609"\w* \w on the stairs|strong="H4609"\w* \w of Ahaz|strong="H0271"\w*.” \w And then|strong="H7725"\w* \w the shadow went back|strong="H3381"\w* \w ten|strong="H6235"\w* \w steps|strong="H4609"\w*.   
\s1 Hezekiah’s Song \w of|strong="H6738"\w* Thanks  
\p
\v 9  \w This is the prayer|strong="H4385"\w* \w of King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w when he was sick|strong="H2470"\w* \w and then recovered|strong="H2421"\w* \w from his illness|strong="H2483"\w*:   
\q1
\v 10 “\w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w thought|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w ‘In the middle|strong="H1824"\w* \w of my life|strong="H3117"\w* \w I must walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w through the gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w of Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*,  
\q1 \w I am deprived|strong="H6485"\w* \w of the rest|strong="H3499"\w* \w of my years|strong="H8141"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 11 “\w I thought|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w I will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer see|strong="H7200"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3050"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of the living|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w look|strong="H5027"\w* \w on humankind|strong="H0120"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w the inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w* \w of the world|strong="H2309"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w My dwelling place|strong="H1755"\w* \w is removed|strong="H5265"\w* \w and taken away|strong="H1540"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w me|strong="H7473"\w*  
\q1 \w like a shepherd’s|strong="H7473"\w* \w tent|strong="H0168"\w*.  
\q1 \w I rolled up|strong="H7088"\w* \w my life|strong="H2416"\w* \w like a weaver|strong="H0707"\w* \w rolls cloth;|strong="H1803"\w*  
\q1 \w from the loom|strong="H1803"\w* \w he cuts me off|strong="H1214"\w*.  
\q1 \w You turn day|strong="H3117"\w* \w into night|strong="H3915"\w* \w and end|strong="H7999"\w* \w my|strong="H4480"\w* \w life|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w I cry|strong="H7737"\w* \w out|strong="H5704"\w* \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w morning|strong="H1242"\w*;  
\q1 \w like a lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w he shatters|strong="H7665"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my bones|strong="H6106"\w*;  
\q1 \w you turn day|strong="H3117"\w* \w into night|strong="H3915"\w* \w and end|strong="H7999"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w life|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Like|strong="H3651"\w* \w a swallow|strong="H5693"\w* \w or a thrush|strong="H5483"\w* \w I chirp|strong="H6850"\w*,  
\q1 \w I coo|strong="H1897"\w* \w like a dove|strong="H3123"\w*;  
\q1 \w my eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w grow tired|strong="H1809"\w* \w from looking up to the sky|strong="H4791"\w*.  
\q1 \w O sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w I am oppressed|strong="H6234"\w*;  
\q1 \w help|strong="H6148"\w* \w me|strong="H5869"\w*!   
\q1
\v 15  \w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w can I say|strong="H0559"\w*\w ?|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w He has|strong="H6213"\w* \w decreed|strong="H1696"\w* \w and acted|strong="H6213"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will walk slowly|strong="H1718"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my years|strong="H8141"\w* \w because I am overcome|strong="H4751"\w* \w with grief|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w O sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master, your decrees can give men life|strong="H2421"\w*;  
\q1 \w may years of life|strong="H2416"\w* \w be restored|strong="H7307"\w* \w to me.|strong="H2492"\w*  
\q1 \w Restore my health|strong="H2492"\w* \w and preserve|strong="H2421"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 17 “\w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the grief|strong="H4751"\w* \w I experienced|strong="H4751"\w* \w was for my benefit|strong="H7965"\w*.  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w delivered|strong="H2836"\w* \w me|strong="H5315"\w* \w from the pit|strong="H7845"\w* \w of oblivion|strong="H1097"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you removed|strong="H7993"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my sins|strong="H2399"\w* \w from|strong="H1460"\w* \w your sight|strong="H1460"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w give you thanks|strong="H3034"\w*;  
\q1 \w death|strong="H4194"\w* \w does not|strong="H1984"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* \w you.|strong="H3381"\w*  
\q1 \w Those who descend|strong="H3381"\w* \w into|strong="H0413"\w* \w the pit|strong="H0953"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w anticipate|strong="H7663"\w* \w your faithfulness|strong="H0571"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The living|strong="H2416"\w* \w person, the living|strong="H2416"\w* \w person, he gives you thanks|strong="H3034"\w*,  
\q1 \w as|strong="H3644"\w* \w I do|strong="H3045"\w* \w today|strong="H3117"\w*.  
\q1 \w A father|strong="H0001"\w* \w tells|strong="H3045"\w* \w his sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w about|strong="H3045"\w* \w your faithfulness|strong="H0571"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is about to deliver|strong="H3467"\w* \w me,|strong="H5058"\w*  
\q1 \w and we will celebrate|strong="H5058"\w* \w with music|strong="H5059"\w*  
\q1 \w for the rest|strong="H3117"\w* \w of our|strong="H5059"\w* \w lives|strong="H2416"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w*.”  
\v 21  \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w ordered|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Let them take|strong="H5375"\w* \w a fig|strong="H8384"\w* \w cake|strong="H1690"\w* \w and apply|strong="H4799"\w* \w it to|strong="H5921"\w* \w the ulcerated sore|strong="H7822"\w* \w and he will get well|strong="H2421"\w*.”  
\v 22  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w is the confirming sign|strong="H0226"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will go up|strong="H5927"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w*?”   
\c 39  
\p
\v 1  \w At that time|strong="H6256"\w* \w Merodach-Baladan|strong="H4757"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Baladan|strong="H1081"\w*, \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*, \w sent letters|strong="H5612"\w* \w and a gift|strong="H4503"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*, \w for he heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w Hezekiah had been ill|strong="H2470"\w* \w and had recovered|strong="H2388"\w*.  
\v 2  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w welcomed|strong="H8055"\w* \w them and showed|strong="H7200"\w* \w them his storehouse|strong="H5238"\w* \w with its|strong="H0853"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*, \w spices|strong="H1314"\w*, \w and high-quality olive oil|strong="H8081"\w*, \w as well|strong="H2896"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w his whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w armory|strong="H3627"\w* \w and everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w in his treasuries|strong="H0214"\w*. \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w showed|strong="H7200"\w* \w them everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w in his palace|strong="H1004"\w* \w and in his whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w kingdom|strong="H4474"\w*.  
\v 3  \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w the prophet|strong="H5030"\w* \w visited|strong="H0935"\w* \w King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w and asked|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*, \w “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w did these|strong="H0428"\w* \w men|strong="H0582"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*\w ? Where|strong="H0370"\w* \w do they come|strong="H0935"\w* \w from?” Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w replied|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “They come|strong="H0935"\w* \w from the distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*.”  
\v 4  \w Isaiah|strong="H0559"\w* \w asked|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w have they seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w in your palace|strong="H1004"\w*\w ?” Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w replied|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “They have|strong="H0834"\w* \w seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w in my palace|strong="H1004"\w*. \w I showed|strong="H7200"\w* \w them everything|strong="H1697"\w* \w in my treasuries|strong="H0214"\w*.”  
\v 5  \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w*, \w “Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to the word|strong="H1697"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*:  
\v 6 ‘\w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w a time|strong="H3117"\w* \w is coming|strong="H0935"\w* \w when everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w in your palace|strong="H1004"\w* \w and the things your ancestors|strong="H0001"\w* \w have accumulated|strong="H0686"\w* \w to this|strong="H2088"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w will be carried|strong="H5375"\w* \w away to Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*; \w nothing|strong="H3808"\w* \w will be left|strong="H3498"\w*,’ \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.  
\v 7 ‘\w Some|strong="H4480"\w* \w of your very own descendants|strong="H1121"\w* \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w you father|strong="H3205"\w* \w will be taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w away and will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w made eunuchs|strong="H5631"\w* \w in the palace|strong="H1964"\w* \w of the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*.’”  
\v 8  \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w Isaiah|strong="H3470"\w*, “\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w word|strong="H1697"\w* \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w you have announced|strong="H1696"\w* \w is appropriate|strong="H2896"\w*.” \w Then he thought|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w there will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w* \w and stability|strong="H0571"\w* \w during my lifetime|strong="H3117"\w*.”   
\c 40  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Comfort|strong="H5162"\w*, \w comfort|strong="H5162"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w your|strong="H0430"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2 “\w Speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w kindly|strong="H3820"\w* \w to|strong="H3389"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w and tell her|strong="H0413"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w her time of warfare|strong="H6635"\w* \w is over,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w her|strong="H3947"\w* \w punishment|strong="H5771"\w* \w is completed|strong="H4390"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w has made her pay double|strong="H3718"\w* \w for all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her sins|strong="H2403"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 3  \w A voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w cries out|strong="H7121"\w*,  
\q1 “\w In the wilderness|strong="H4057"\w* \w clear|strong="H6437"\w* \w a way|strong="H1870"\w* \w for|strong="H7121"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H3474"\w*  
\q1 \w construct|strong="H3474"\w* \w in the desert|strong="H6160"\w* \w a road|strong="H4546"\w* \w for our God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Every|strong="H3605"\w* \w valley|strong="H1516"\w* \w must be elevated|strong="H5375"\w*,  
\q1 \w and every|strong="H3605"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w* \w and hill|strong="H1389"\w* \w leveled.|strong="H6121"\w*  
\q1 \w The rough terrain|strong="H6121"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a level plain|strong="H4334"\w*,  
\q1 \w the rugged landscape|strong="H7406"\w* \w a wide valley|strong="H1237"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will be revealed|strong="H1540"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w people|strong="H1320"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w it at the same time|strong="H3162"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has decreed|strong="H1696"\w* \w it|strong="H3588"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 6  \w A voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Cry|strong="H7121"\w* \w out!”|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w Another asks|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w should I cry|strong="H7121"\w* \w out?”|strong="H1320"\w*  
\q1 \w The first voice responds|strong="H1320"\w*\w :|strong="H3605"\w* “\w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w people|strong="H1320"\w* \w are like grass|strong="H2682"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w their promises|strong="H2617"\w* \w are like the flowers|strong="H6731"\w* \w in the field|strong="H7704"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The grass|strong="H2682"\w* \w dries up|strong="H3001"\w*,  
\q1 \w the flowers|strong="H6731"\w* \w wither|strong="H5034"\w*,  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w the wind|strong="H7307"\w* sent \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w blows|strong="H5380"\w* \w on them.|strong="H0403"\w*  
\q1 \w Surely|strong="H0403"\w* \w humanity|strong="H2682"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w like|strong="H7307"\w* \w grass|strong="H2682"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The grass|strong="H2682"\w* \w dries up|strong="H3001"\w*,  
\q1 \w the flowers|strong="H6731"\w* \w wither|strong="H5034"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the decree|strong="H1697"\w* \w of our God|strong="H0430"\w* \w is forever|strong="H5769"\w* \w reliable|strong="H6965"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 9  \w Go up|strong="H5927"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a high|strong="H1364"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*, \w O herald|strong="H1319"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*\w !|strong="H3581"\w*  
\q1 \w Shout out|strong="H3581"\w* \w loudly|strong="H6963"\w*, \w O herald|strong="H1319"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Shout, don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*\w !|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w Say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the towns|strong="H5892"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*,  
\q1 “\w Here|strong="H2009"\w* \w is your God|strong="H0430"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 10  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w as a victorious|strong="H2389"\w* \w warrior;|strong="H2220"\w*  
\q1 \w his military power|strong="H2220"\w* \w establishes his rule|strong="H4910"\w*.  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w his reward|strong="H7939"\w* \w is with|strong="H0854"\w* \w him;|strong="H6468"\w*  
\q1 \w his prize|strong="H6468"\w* \w goes before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Like a shepherd|strong="H7462"\w* \w he tends his flock|strong="H5739"\w*;  
\q1 \w he gathers up|strong="H6908"\w* \w the lambs|strong="H2922"\w* \w with his arm|strong="H2220"\w*;  
\q1 \w he carries|strong="H5375"\w* \w them close to his heart;|strong="H5095"\w*  
\q1 \w he leads|strong="H5095"\w* \w the ewes|strong="H5763"\w* \w along|strong="H5375"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H5375"\w* Lord \w is|strong="H2220"\w* Incomparable  
\q1
\v 12  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has measured|strong="H4058"\w* \w out the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w in the hollow of his hand|strong="H8168"\w*,  
\q1 \w or carefully|strong="H8505"\w* \w measured|strong="H4058"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w or carefully weighed|strong="H7991"\w* \w the soil|strong="H6083"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w or weighed|strong="H8254"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w in a balance|strong="H6425"\w*,  
\q1 \w or the hills|strong="H1389"\w* \w on scales|strong="H3976"\w*?   
\q1
\v 13  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w comprehends|strong="H8505"\w* \w the mind|strong="H7307"\w* \w of|strong="H0376"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w or gives him|strong="H7307"\w* \w instruction as his counselor|strong="H6098"\w*?   
\q1
\v 14  \w From whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w does he receive directions|strong="H0995"\w*\w ?|strong="H3925"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H3925"\w* \w teaches|strong="H3925"\w* \w him the correct|strong="H4941"\w* \w way|strong="H0734"\w* \w to do things,|strong="H3925"\w*  
\q1 \w or imparts|strong="H3925"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w to him,|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w or instructs|strong="H1870"\w* \w him in skillful|strong="H8394"\w* \w design|strong="H3045"\w*?   
\q1
\v 15  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w are like a drop|strong="H4752"\w* \w in a bucket|strong="H1805"\w*;  
\q1 \w they are regarded|strong="H2803"\w* \w as dust|strong="H7834"\w* \w on the scales|strong="H3976"\w*.  
\q1 \w He lifts|strong="H2005"\w* \w the coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w as|strong="H1851"\w* \w if|strong="H2005"\w* \w they|strong="H3976"\w* \w were|strong="H1471"\w* \w dust|strong="H7834"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Not|strong="H0369"\w* \w even Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w* \w could supply|strong="H0369"\w* \w enough|strong="H1767"\w* \w firewood|strong="H1197"\w* \w for a sacrifice;|strong="H1767"\w*  
\q1 \w its|strong="H1767"\w* \w wild animals|strong="H2416"\w* \w would not|strong="H0369"\w* \w provide enough|strong="H1767"\w* \w burnt offerings|strong="H5930"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w are insignificant|strong="H0369"\w* \w before|strong="H5048"\w* \w him;|strong="H2803"\w*  
\q1 \w they are regarded as|strong="H2803"\w* \w absolutely|strong="H0657"\w* \w nothing|strong="H8414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w To|strong="H0413"\w* \w whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w can you compare|strong="H1819"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*\w ?|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w To what|strong="H4100"\w* \w image|strong="H1823"\w* \w can you liken|strong="H6186"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*?   
\q1
\v 19  \w A craftsman|strong="H2796"\w* \w casts|strong="H5258"\w* \w an idol|strong="H6459"\w*;  
\q1 \w a metalsmith|strong="H6884"\w* \w overlays|strong="H7554"\w* \w it with gold|strong="H2091"\w*  
\q1 \w and forges|strong="H6884"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w chains|strong="H7577"\w* \w for|strong="H3701"\w* \w it|strong="H2091"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w To make a contribution|strong="H8641"\w* \w one selects|strong="H0977"\w* \w wood|strong="H6086"\w* \w that will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w rot|strong="H7537"\w*;  
\q1 \w he then seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w a skilled|strong="H2450"\w* \w craftsman|strong="H2796"\w*  
\q1 \w to make|strong="H3559"\w* \w an idol|strong="H6459"\w* \w that will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w fall over|strong="H4131"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Do you not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Do you not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Has it not|strong="H3808"\w* \w been told|strong="H5046"\w* \w to you since the very beginning|strong="H7218"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Have you not|strong="H3808"\w* \w understood|strong="H0995"\w* \w from the time the earth’s|strong="H0776"\w* \w foundations|strong="H4146"\w* \w were|strong="H0776"\w* \w made|strong="H3045"\w*?   
\q1
\v 22  \w He is the one who sits|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the earth’s|strong="H0776"\w* \w horizon|strong="H2329"\w*;  
\q1 \w its inhabitants|strong="H3427"\w* \w are like grasshoppers|strong="H2284"\w* \w before him.|strong="H5186"\w*  
\q1 \w He|strong="H5186"\w* \w is the one who stretches out|strong="H5186"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w like a thin curtain|strong="H1852"\w*,  
\q1 \w and spreads|strong="H4969"\w* \w it out|strong="H3427"\w* \w like|strong="H0776"\w* \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w pitched|strong="H5186"\w* \w tent|strong="H0168"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w He is|strong="H0369"\w* \w the one|strong="H0369"\w* \w who reduces|strong="H7336"\w* \w rulers|strong="H8199"\w* \w to nothing|strong="H0369"\w*;  
\q1 \w he makes the earth’s|strong="H0776"\w* \w leaders insignificant|strong="H8414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Indeed|strong="H0637"\w*, \w they are barely|strong="H1077"\w* \w planted|strong="H5193"\w*;  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w they are barely|strong="H1077"\w* \w sown|strong="H2232"\w*;  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w they barely|strong="H1077"\w* \w take root|strong="H8327"\w* \w in the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w and then|strong="H1571"\w* \w he blows on|strong="H5398"\w* \w them, causing them to dry up|strong="H3001"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the wind|strong="H5591"\w* \w carries|strong="H5375"\w* \w them away|strong="H5375"\w* \w like straw|strong="H7179"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25 “\w To whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w can you compare|strong="H1819"\w* \w me? Whom do I resemble|strong="H7737"\w*\w ?”|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Look up|strong="H5869"\w* \w at the sky|strong="H4791"\w*\w !|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w created|strong="H1254"\w* \w all these|strong="H0428"\w* \w heavenly lights?|strong="H3318"\w*  
\q1 \w He is the one who leads out|strong="H3318"\w* \w their ranks|strong="H4557"\w*;  
\q1 \w he calls|strong="H7121"\w* \w them all|strong="H3605"\w* \w by name|strong="H8034"\w*.  
\q1 \w Because of his absolute|strong="H7230"\w* \w power|strong="H0202"\w* \w and awesome|strong="H0533"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*,  
\q1 \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w of them is missing|strong="H5737"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Why|strong="H4100"\w* \w do you say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w Why do you say|strong="H1696"\w*, \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 “\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is not aware|strong="H1870"\w* \w of what is happening|strong="H5641"\w* \w to me,|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w My God|strong="H0430"\w* \w is not concerned|strong="H4941"\w* \w with my vindication|strong="H5674"\w*”?   
\q1
\v 28  \w Do you not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Have you not|strong="H3808"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w*\w ?|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w The|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is an eternal|strong="H5769"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the creator|strong="H7098"\w* \w of the whole earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w He does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w get tired|strong="H3286"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w weary|strong="H3021"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w limit|strong="H2714"\w* \w to his wisdom|strong="H8394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w He gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w* \w to those who are tired|strong="H3287"\w*;  
\q1 \w to the ones who lack|strong="H0369"\w* \w power|strong="H0202"\w*, \w he gives renewed|strong="H6109"\w* \w energy|strong="H7235"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w Even youths|strong="H5288"\w* \w get tired|strong="H3286"\w* \w and weary|strong="H3021"\w*;  
\q1 \w even strong young men|strong="H0970"\w* \w clumsily|strong="H3782"\w* \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w But those who wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w help|strong="H2498"\w* find \w renewed|strong="H2498"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*;  
\q1 \w they rise up|strong="H5927"\w* \w as if they had eagles|strong="H5404"\w*’ \w wings|strong="H0083"\w*,  
\q1 \w they run|strong="H7323"\w* \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w growing weary|strong="H3021"\w*,  
\q1 \w they walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w getting tired|strong="H3286"\w*.   
\c 41  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Listen|strong="H2790"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w* \w in silence|strong="H2790"\w*, \w you coastlands|strong="H0339"\w*\w !|strong="H3816"\w*  
\q1 \w Let the nations|strong="H3816"\w* \w find renewed|strong="H2498"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*\w !|strong="H5066"\w*  
\q1 \w Let them approach|strong="H5066"\w* \w and then|strong="H0227"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w*;  
\q1 \w let us come together|strong="H3162"\w* \w for debate|strong="H7126"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w stirs|strong="H5782"\w* \w up this one from the east|strong="H4217"\w*\w ?|strong="H6664"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H6664"\w* \w officially|strong="H6664"\w* \w commissions|strong="H5414"\w* \w him for service?|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w He hands nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w over|strong="H5414"\w* \w to him,|strong="H7287"\w*  
\q1 \w and enables him to subdue|strong="H7287"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*.  
\q1 \w He|strong="H7287"\w* \w makes|strong="H5414"\w* \w them like dust|strong="H6083"\w* \w with his sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w like windblown|strong="H5086"\w* \w straw|strong="H7179"\w* \w with his bow|strong="H7198"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w He pursues|strong="H7291"\w* \w them and passes by|strong="H5674"\w* \w unharmed|strong="H7965"\w*;  
\q1 \w he advances|strong="H0935"\w* \w with great speed|strong="H7272"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w acts and carries|strong="H6213"\w* \w out decrees?|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H7121"\w* \w summons|strong="H7121"\w* \w the successive|strong="H6466"\w* \w generations|strong="H1755"\w* \w from the beginning|strong="H7218"\w*\w ?|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , am present at the very beginning|strong="H7223"\w*,  
\q1 \w and at the very end|strong="H0314"\w* \w – I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w one|strong="H1931"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \w and are afraid|strong="H3372"\w*;  
\q1 \w the whole|strong="H7098"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w trembles|strong="H2729"\w*;  
\q1 \w they approach|strong="H7126"\w* \w and come|strong="H0857"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w They help|strong="H5826"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w another|strong="H7453"\w*;  
\q1 \w one says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the other|strong="H0251"\w*, \w ‘Be strong|strong="H2388"\w*!’   
\q1
\v 7  \w The craftsman|strong="H2796"\w* \w encourages|strong="H2388"\w* \w the metalsmith|strong="H6884"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one who wields|strong="H2505"\w* \w the hammer|strong="H6360"\w* \w encourages|strong="H1986"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w one|strong="H3808"\w* \w who|strong="H1931"\w* pounds \w on the anvil|strong="H6471"\w*.  
\q1 \w He approves|strong="H0559"\w* \w the quality|strong="H2896"\w* \w of the welding|strong="H1694"\w*,  
\q1 \w and nails|strong="H4548"\w* \w it down|strong="H2388"\w* \w so it won’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w fall over|strong="H4131"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0853"\w* Lord \w Encourages|strong="H2388"\w* \w His|strong="H2388"\w* \w People|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1
\v 8 “\w You|strong="H0859"\w*, \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have chosen|strong="H0977"\w*,  
\q1 \w offspring|strong="H2233"\w* \w of Abraham|strong="H0085"\w* \w my friend|strong="H0157"\w*,   
\q1
\v 9  \w you whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w I am bringing back|strong="H2388"\w* \w from the earth’s|strong="H0776"\w* \w extremities|strong="H7098"\w*,  
\q1 \w and have summoned|strong="H7121"\w* \w from the remote regions|strong="H0678"\w* \w –|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w I told|strong="H0559"\w* \w you, “You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my servant|strong="H5650"\w*.”  
\q1 \w I have chosen|strong="H0977"\w* \w you and not|strong="H3808"\w* \w rejected|strong="H3988"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am with you!|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be frightened|strong="H8159"\w*, \w for I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am your God|strong="H0430"\w*\w !|strong="H0553"\w*  
\q1 \w I strengthen|strong="H0553"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w* –  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H3588"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w help|strong="H5826"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w* –  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H3588"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w uphold|strong="H8551"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w my|strong="H3588"\w* saving \w right|strong="H3225"\w* \w hand|strong="H3225"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who were angry|strong="H2734"\w* \w at you will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w ashamed|strong="H0954"\w* \w and humiliated|strong="H3637"\w*;  
\q1 \w your adversaries|strong="H7379"\w* \w will be reduced to nothing|strong="H0369"\w* \w and perish|strong="H0006"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w When you will look for|strong="H1245"\w* \w your opponents|strong="H4695"\w*, \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w them;|strong="H4421"\w*  
\q1 \w your enemies|strong="H4421"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w reduced to absolutely|strong="H0657"\w* \w nothing|strong="H0369"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one who takes hold|strong="H2388"\w* \w of your right hand|strong="H3225"\w*,  
\q1 \w who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to you, ‘Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w helping|strong="H5826"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 14  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w despised insignificant|strong="H8438"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w men|strong="H4962"\w* \w of|strong="H3478"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am helping|strong="H5826"\w* \w you,” says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1350"\w*  
\q1 \w your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15 “\w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I am making|strong="H7760"\w* \w you like|strong="H2742"\w* \w a|strong="H7760"\w* sharp \w threshing sledge|strong="H4173"\w*,  
\q1 \w new|strong="H2319"\w* \w and double-edged|strong="H6374"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will thresh|strong="H1758"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w and crush|strong="H1854"\w* \w them;|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w you will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w the hills|strong="H1389"\w* \w like straw|strong="H4671"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w You will winnow|strong="H2219"\w* \w them and the wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w will blow them away;|strong="H5591"\w*  
\q1 \w the wind|strong="H5591"\w* \w will scatter|strong="H6327"\w* \w them.|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w will rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H1984"\w*  
\q1 \w you will boast|strong="H1984"\w* \w in the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The oppressed|strong="H6041"\w* \w and the poor|strong="H0034"\w* \w look|strong="H1245"\w* \w for water|strong="H4325"\w*, \w but there is none|strong="H0369"\w*;  
\q1 \w their tongues|strong="H3956"\w* \w are parched|strong="H5405"\w* \w from thirst|strong="H6772"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H0589"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , will respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to their prayers;|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w I, the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w them|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w I will make|strong="H6605"\w* \w streams|strong="H5104"\w* \w flow|strong="H6605"\w* \w down|strong="H5921"\w* \w the slopes|strong="H8205"\w*  
\q1 \w and produce springs|strong="H4599"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H8432"\w* \w of the valleys|strong="H1237"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w the desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w into a pool|strong="H0098"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w*  
\q1 \w and the arid|strong="H6723"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w into springs|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w I will make|strong="H5414"\w* \w cedars|strong="H0730"\w*, \w acacias|strong="H7848"\w*, \w myrtles|strong="H1918"\w*, \w and olive|strong="H8081"\w* \w trees|strong="H6086"\w* \w grow in the wilderness|strong="H4057"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w evergreens|strong="H1265"\w*, \w firs|strong="H8410"\w*, \w and cypresses|strong="H8391"\w* \w grow together|strong="H3162"\w* \w in the desert|strong="H6160"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w I|strong="H7200"\w* \w will do this so|strong="H4616"\w* \w people|strong="H7200"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w observe|strong="H6213"\w* \w and recognize|strong="H3045"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H7760"\w* \w they will pay attention|strong="H3162"\w* \w and understand|strong="H7919"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w power|strong="H3027"\w* \w has accomplished|strong="H6213"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*,  
\q1 \w and that the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w has brought it into being|strong="H1254"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* Challenges \w the|strong="H3588"\w* Pagan Gods  
\q1
\v 21 “\w Present|strong="H7126"\w* \w your argument|strong="H7379"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H6110"\w*  
\q1 \w “Produce your evidence|strong="H6110"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w Jacob’s|strong="H3290"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22 “\w Let them produce evidence|strong="H7136"\w*\w ! Let them tell|strong="H5046"\w* \w us what|strong="H4100"\w* \w will happen|strong="H7136"\w*\w !|strong="H7223"\w*  
\q1 \w Tell us about your earlier|strong="H7223"\w* \w predictive oracles|strong="H3045"\w*,  
\q1 \w so we may examine|strong="H7136"\w* \w them|strong="H7136"\w* \w and|strong="H0935"\w* \w see|strong="H3045"\w* \w how|strong="H4100"\w* \w they were fulfilled|strong="H0935"\w*.  
\q1 \w Or|strong="H0176"\w* \w decree|strong="H2007"\w* \w for us some|strong="H7136"\w* \w future|strong="H0319"\w* \w events|strong="H8085"\w*!   
\q1
\v 23  \w Predict|strong="H5046"\w* \w how future events will turn out|strong="H0857"\w*,  
\q1 \w so we might know|strong="H3045"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are gods|strong="H0430"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yes, do something good|strong="H3190"\w* \w or bad|strong="H7489"\w*,  
\q1 \w so we might be frightened|strong="H8159"\w* \w and in awe|strong="H3162"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are nothing|strong="H0369"\w*, \w and your accomplishments|strong="H6467"\w* \w are nonexistent|strong="H0659"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who chooses|strong="H0977"\w* \w to worship you is disgusting|strong="H8441"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w I have stirred up|strong="H5782"\w* \w one out of the north|strong="H6828"\w* \w and he advances|strong="H0857"\w*,  
\q1 \w one from the eastern|strong="H4217"\w* \w horizon|strong="H8121"\w* \w who prays|strong="H7121"\w* \w in my name|strong="H8034"\w*.  
\q1 \w He steps on|strong="H0935"\w* \w rulers|strong="H5461"\w* \w as if|strong="H3644"\w* \w they were clay|strong="H2563"\w*,  
\q1 \w like|strong="H3644"\w* \w a potter|strong="H3335"\w* \w treading|strong="H7429"\w* \w the clay|strong="H2916"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w decreed|strong="H5046"\w* \w this from the beginning|strong="H7218"\w*, \w so we could know|strong="H3045"\w*\w ?|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w Who announced it|strong="H6440"\w* \w ahead|strong="H6440"\w* \w of time, so we could say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘He’s|strong="H6662"\w* \w correct’?|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H0637"\w*, \w none|strong="H0369"\w* \w of them decreed it!|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H0637"\w*, \w none|strong="H0369"\w* \w of them announced|strong="H8085"\w* \w it!|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H0637"\w*, \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w you say anything|strong="H0561"\w*!   
\q1
\v 27  \w I first|strong="H7223"\w* \w decreed to Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w ‘Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w here’s|strong="H2005"\w* \w what will happen!’|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H2005"\w* \w sent a herald|strong="H1319"\w* \w to Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w I look|strong="H7200"\w*, \w but there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w among them there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who serves|strong="H0428"\w* \w as an adviser|strong="H3289"\w*,  
\q1 \w that I might ask|strong="H7592"\w* \w questions|strong="H1697"\w* \w and receive answers|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them are nothing|strong="H0205"\w*,  
\q1 \w their accomplishments|strong="H4639"\w* \w are nonexistent|strong="H0657"\w*;  
\q1 \w their metal images|strong="H5262"\w* \w lack any real substance|strong="H8414"\w*.   
\c 42  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w “Here|strong="H2005"\w* \w is my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w whom I support|strong="H8551"\w*,  
\q1 \w my chosen one|strong="H0972"\w* \w in whom I take pleasure|strong="H7521"\w*.  
\q1 \w I have placed|strong="H5414"\w* \w my spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w him;|strong="H3318"\w*  
\q1 \w he will make|strong="H3318"\w* \w just decrees|strong="H4941"\w* \w for the nations|strong="H1471"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w cry out|strong="H6817"\w* \w or shout|strong="H6963"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will not publicize|strong="H8085"\w* \w himself in the streets|strong="H2351"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A crushed|strong="H7533"\w* \w reed|strong="H7070"\w* \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w break|strong="H7665"\w*,  
\q1 \w a dim wick|strong="H6594"\w* \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w extinguish|strong="H3518"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will faithfully|strong="H0571"\w* \w make just decrees|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w grow dim|strong="H3543"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w be crushed|strong="H7533"\w*  
\q1 \w before establishing|strong="H8451"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w on the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w the coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w will wait in anticipation|strong="H3176"\w* \w for|strong="H0776"\w* \w his|strong="H7760"\w* decrees.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the true God|strong="H0410"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w* –  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w one|strong="H0410"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* \w created|strong="H1254"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w and|strong="H1980"\w* \w stretched|strong="H5186"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w* \w out|strong="H5186"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w one|strong="H0410"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* fashioned \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w and|strong="H1980"\w* everything \w that|strong="H3068"\w* lives \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w one|strong="H0410"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* \w gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w breath|strong="H7307"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H1980"\w* \w life|strong="H5397"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w those|strong="H5921"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* \w live|strong="H1980"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w*:   
\q1
\v 6 “\w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , officially|strong="H7121"\w* \w commission|strong="H6664"\w* \w you;|strong="H2388"\w*  
\q1 \w I take hold|strong="H2388"\w* \w of your hand|strong="H3027"\w*.  
\q1 \w I protect|strong="H5341"\w* \w you|strong="H5414"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w make|strong="H5414"\w* \w you a covenant|strong="H1285"\w* \w mediator for people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a light|strong="H0216"\w* \w to the nations|strong="H1471"\w*,   
\q1
\v 7  \w to open|strong="H6491"\w* \w blind|strong="H5787"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w to release|strong="H3318"\w* \w prisoners|strong="H0616"\w* \w from dungeons|strong="H4525"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in darkness|strong="H2822"\w* \w from prisons|strong="H3608"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3318"\w* Lord Intervenes  
\q1
\v 8  \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ! That is|strong="H1931"\w* \w my name|strong="H8034"\w*\w !|strong="H3519"\w*  
\q1 \w I will not share my glory|strong="H3519"\w* \w with anyone else|strong="H0312"\w*,  
\q1 \w or the praise|strong="H8416"\w* \w due me with idols|strong="H6456"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my earlier|strong="H7223"\w* \w predictive oracles have come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to pass;|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w now I|strong="H0589"\w* \w announce|strong="H5046"\w* \w new|strong="H2319"\w* \w events|strong="H8085"\w*.  
\q1 \w Before|strong="H2962"\w* \w they begin to occur,|strong="H6779"\w*  
\q1 \w I reveal|strong="H6779"\w* \w them|strong="H0853"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H5046"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 10  \w Sing|strong="H7891"\w* \w to|strong="H3381"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w a brand new|strong="H2319"\w* \w song|strong="H7892"\w*\w !|strong="H8416"\w*  
\q1 \w Praise|strong="H8416"\w* \w him|strong="H7097"\w* \w from|strong="H3381"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* horizon \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who go down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to the sea|strong="H3220"\w*, \w and everything|strong="H4393"\w* \w that lives in it,|strong="H0339"\w*  
\q1 \w you coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w and those who live|strong="H3427"\w* \w there|strong="H3427"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Let the desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w and its cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w shout out|strong="H5375"\w*,  
\q1 \w the towns|strong="H2691"\w* \w where the nomads of Kedar|strong="H6938"\w* \w live|strong="H3427"\w*\w !|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w Let the residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w of Sela|strong="H5554"\w* \w shout joyfully|strong="H7442"\w*;  
\q1 \w let them shout loudly|strong="H6681"\w* \w from the mountaintops|strong="H2022"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Let them give|strong="H7760"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w the honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w he deserves;|strong="H8416"\w*  
\q1 \w let them praise|strong="H8416"\w* \w his deeds in the coastlands|strong="H0339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w emerges like|strong="H1368"\w* \w a hero|strong="H3318"\w*,  
\q1 \w like|strong="H1368"\w* \w a warrior|strong="H0376"\w* \w he inspires himself for battle|strong="H4421"\w*;  
\q1 \w he shouts, yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w he yells|strong="H6873"\w*,  
\q1 \w he shows his enemies|strong="H0341"\w* \w his power|strong="H1396"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14 “\w I have been inactive|strong="H2814"\w* \w for a long time|strong="H5769"\w*;  
\q1 \w I kept quiet|strong="H2790"\w* \w and held back|strong="H0662"\w*.  
\q1 \w Like a woman in labor|strong="H3205"\w* \w I groan|strong="H6463"\w*;  
\q1 \w I pant|strong="H7602"\w* \w and gasp|strong="H5395"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w I will make the trees on the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w and hills|strong="H1389"\w* \w wither|strong="H2717"\w* \w up;|strong="H3001"\w*  
\q1 \w I will dry up|strong="H3001"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w their vegetation|strong="H6212"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w streams|strong="H5104"\w* \w into islands|strong="H0339"\w*,  
\q1 \w and dry up|strong="H3001"\w* \w pools|strong="H0098"\w* \w of|strong="H2022"\w* water.   
\q1
\v 16  \w I will lead|strong="H1980"\w* \w the blind|strong="H5787"\w* \w along an unfamiliar|strong="H3045"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will guide|strong="H1869"\w* \w them down paths|strong="H5410"\w* \w they have never|strong="H3808"\w* \w traveled|strong="H3045"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w the darkness|strong="H4285"\w* \w in front|strong="H6440"\w* \w of them into light|strong="H0216"\w*,  
\q1 \w and level|strong="H4334"\w* \w out the rough ground|strong="H4625"\w*.  
\q1 \w This|strong="H0428"\w* \w is what|strong="H1697"\w* \w I will do|strong="H6213"\w* \w for them.|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w them|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Those who trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in idols|strong="H6459"\w*  
\q1 \w will turn|strong="H5472"\w* \w back|strong="H0268"\w* \w and be utterly humiliated|strong="H1322"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to metal images|strong="H4541"\w*, \w ‘You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are our gods|strong="H0430"\w*.’”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0559"\w* Lord Reasons \w with|strong="H0430"\w* \w His|strong="H0559"\w* People  
\q1
\v 18 “\w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w you deaf|strong="H2795"\w* \w ones!|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w Take notice|strong="H7200"\w*, \w you blind|strong="H5787"\w* ones!   
\q1
\v 19  \w My servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w is truly|strong="H4310"\w* \w blind|strong="H5787"\w*,  
\q1 \w my messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w is truly|strong="H5787"\w* \w deaf|strong="H2795"\w*.  
\q1 \w My covenant partner,|strong="H5650"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , is truly|strong="H7999"\w* \w blind|strong="H5787"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w You see|strong="H7200"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w things, but don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w comprehend|strong="H8104"\w*;  
\q1 \w their ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w are open|strong="H6491"\w*, \w but do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 21  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w wanted|strong="H2654"\w* \w to exhibit|strong="H4616"\w* \w his justice|strong="H6664"\w*  
\q1 \w by magnifying|strong="H1431"\w* \w his law|strong="H8451"\w* \w and displaying|strong="H0142"\w* \w it|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w But|strong="H1931"\w* \w these people|strong="H5971"\w* \w are looted|strong="H0962"\w* \w and plundered|strong="H8154"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them are trapped|strong="H6351"\w* \w in pits|strong="H2352"\w*  
\q1 \w and held captive|strong="H2244"\w* \w in prisons|strong="H3608"\w*.  
\q1 \w They were carried away|strong="H1961"\w* \w as loot|strong="H0957"\w* \w with no one|strong="H0369"\w* \w to rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w them;|strong="H4933"\w*  
\q1 \w they were carried away as plunder|strong="H4933"\w*, \w and no one|strong="H0369"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Bring|strong="H7725"\w* \w that back|strong="H7725"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 23  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among you will pay attention|strong="H0238"\w* \w to this|strong="H2063"\w*\w ?|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w Who will listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w attentively|strong="H7181"\w* \w in the future|strong="H0268"\w*?   
\q1
\v 24  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w handed|strong="H5414"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w over to the robber|strong="H4882"\w*\w ?|strong="H3478"\w*  
\q1 \w Who handed Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w over to the looters|strong="H0962"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Was it not|strong="H3808"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w , against whom|strong="H2098"\w* \w we sinned|strong="H2398"\w*\w ?|strong="H0014"\w*  
\q1 \w They refused|strong="H0014"\w* \w to follow|strong="H1980"\w* \w his commands|strong="H1870"\w*;  
\q1 \w they disobeyed|strong="H8085"\w* \w his law|strong="H8451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w So he poured|strong="H8210"\w* \w out his fierce|strong="H5807"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w them,|strong="H4421"\w*  
\q1 \w along with the devastation|strong="H4421"\w* \w of|strong="H5921"\w* \w war|strong="H4421"\w*.  
\q1 \w Its flames|strong="H3857"\w* \w encircled|strong="H5439"\w* \w them, but they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w realize|strong="H3045"\w* \w it;|strong="H1197"\w*  
\q1 \w it burned|strong="H1197"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w them, but they did notice|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\c 43  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says,|strong="H1254"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who created|strong="H1254"\w* \w you, O Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w and formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w you, O Israel|strong="H3478"\w*\w :|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w “Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will protect|strong="H1350"\w* \w you.|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w I call|strong="H7121"\w* \w you by name|strong="H8034"\w*, \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are|strong="H3478"\w* mine.   
\q1
\v 2  \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w you pass|strong="H5674"\w* \w through the waters|strong="H4325"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w with you|strong="H0854"\w*;  
\q1 \w when you pass through the streams|strong="H5104"\w*, \w they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w overwhelm you.|strong="H3554"\w*  
\q1 \w When you walk through|strong="H3554"\w* \w the fire|strong="H0784"\w*, \w you|strong="H3554"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be burned|strong="H1197"\w*;  
\q1 \w the flames|strong="H3852"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w harm you|strong="H3554"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w your deliverer|strong="H3467"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H5414"\w* \w have handed|strong="H5414"\w* \w over Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w as a ransom|strong="H3724"\w* \w price,|strong="H3568"\w*  
\q1 \w Ethiopia|strong="H3568"\w* \w and Seba|strong="H5434"\w* \w in place|strong="H8478"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Since you are precious|strong="H3365"\w* \w and special|strong="H3513"\w* \w in my sight|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I|strong="H0589"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w you,|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w I will hand|strong="H5414"\w* \w over people|strong="H0120"\w* \w in place|strong="H8478"\w* \w of you,|strong="H3816"\w*  
\q1 \w nations|strong="H3816"\w* \w in place|strong="H8478"\w* \w of your life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w with you.|strong="H4217"\w*  
\q1 \w From the east|strong="H4217"\w* \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w your descendants|strong="H2233"\w*;  
\q1 \w from the west|strong="H4628"\w* \w I will gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I will say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the north|strong="H6828"\w*, \w ‘Hand|strong="H5414"\w* \w them over!’|strong="H8486"\w*  
\q1 \w and to the south|strong="H8486"\w*, \w ‘Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w hold|strong="H3607"\w* \w any back!’|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w Bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w my sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w from distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w lands,|strong="H1323"\w*  
\q1 \w and my daughters|strong="H1323"\w* \w from the remote|strong="H7097"\w* \w regions of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,   
\q1
\v 7  \w everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who belongs|strong="H8034"\w* \w to me,|strong="H1254"\w*  
\q1 \w whom I created|strong="H1254"\w* \w for my|strong="H8034"\w* \w glory|strong="H3519"\w*,  
\q1 \w whom I formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w – yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w whom I made|strong="H6213"\w*!   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* Lord Declares \w His|strong="H3605"\w* Sovereignty  
\q1
\v 8  \w Bring out|strong="H3318"\w* \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who are blind|strong="H5787"\w*, \w even though they have eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who are deaf|strong="H2795"\w*, \w even though they have ears|strong="H0241"\w*!   
\q1
\v 9  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,  
\q1 \w the peoples|strong="H3816"\w* \w assemble|strong="H0622"\w*.  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among them announced|strong="H5046"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*\w ?|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w Who predicted|strong="H8085"\w* \w earlier|strong="H7223"\w* \w events for us?|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w Let them produce|strong="H5414"\w* \w their witnesses|strong="H5707"\w* \w to testify they were right|strong="H6663"\w*;  
\q1 \w let them listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w and affirm|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘It is true|strong="H0571"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 10  \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my witnesses|strong="H5707"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H5650"\w*  
\q1 \w “my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have chosen|strong="H0977"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that|strong="H4616"\w* \w you may consider|strong="H3045"\w* \w and believe|strong="H0539"\w* \w in me,|strong="H0995"\w*  
\q1 \w and understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am he.|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w god|strong="H0410"\w* \w was formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w me,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w and none|strong="H3808"\w* \w will outlive|strong="H0310"\w* \w me|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w I|strong="H0595"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w and there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w deliverer|strong="H3467"\w* \w besides|strong="H1107"\w* \w me|strong="H3467"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w decreed|strong="H5046"\w* \w and delivered|strong="H3467"\w* \w and proclaimed|strong="H2114"\w*,  
\q1 \w and there was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w other|strong="H2114"\w* \w god among you.|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my witnesses|strong="H5707"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , “that I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w From this day|strong="H3117"\w* \w forward|strong="H1571"\w* I am he;  
\q1 no one can deliver from my power; \f + \fr 43:13 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “hand” (so \fl KJV\ft , \+fl NASB\ft , \+fl NIV\ft , \+fl NRSV\ft ); \+fl NLT\ft  “No one can oppose what I do.”\f*  
\q1 I will act, and who can prevent it?”   
\s1 The Lord Will Do Something New  
\q1
\v 14 This is what the LORD says,  
\q1 your protector, \f + \fr 43:14 \fl Translator's Note \ft Or “kinsman redeemer.” See the note at \ft .\f* the Holy One of Israel: \f + \fr 43:14 \fl Study Note  \ft See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in \ft .\f*  
\q1 “For your sake I send to Babylon  
\q1 and make them all fugitives, \f + \fr 43:14 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “and I bring down [as] fugitives all of them.”\f*  
\q1 turning the Babylonians' joyful shouts into mourning songs. \f + \fr 43:14 \fl Translator's Note \ft The Hebrew text reads literally, “as for the Babylonians, in ships their joyful shout.” This might be paraphrased, “even the Babylonians in the ships [over which] they joyfully shouted.” The point would be that the Lord caused the Babylonians to flee for safety in the ships in which they took such great pride. A slight change in vocalization yields the reading “into mourning songs,” which provides a good contrast with “joyful shout.” The prefixed \+it bet\+it* ( בְּ) would indicate identity. \f*   
\q1
\v 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, \f + \fr 43:15 \fl Study Note  \ft See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in \ft .\f*  
\q1 the one who created Israel, your king.”   
\q1
\v 16 This is what the LORD says,  
\q1 the one who made a road through the sea,  
\q1 a pathway through the surging waters,   
\q1
\v 17 the one who led chariots and horses to destruction, \f + \fr 43:17 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “led out chariots and horses.” The words “to destruction” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The verse refers to the destruction of the Egyptians at the Red Sea.\f*  
\q1 together with a mighty army.  
\q1 They fell down, \f + \fr 43:17 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “lay down”; \fl NAB\ft  “lie prostrate together”; \+fl CEV\ft  “lie dead”; \+fl NRSV\ft  “they lie down.”\f* never to rise again;  
\q1 they were extinguished, put out like a burning wick:   
\q1
\v 18 “Don't remember these earlier events; \f + \fr 43:18 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “the former things” (so \fl KJV\ft , \+fl NASB\ft , \+fl NIV\ft , \+fl NRSV\ft ); \+fl NLT\ft  “forget all that.”\f*  
\q1 don't recall these former events.   
\q1
\v 19 “Look, I am about to do something new.  
\q1 Now it begins to happen! \f + \fr 43:19 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “sprouts up”; \fl NASB\ft  “will spring forth.”\f* Do you not recognize \f + \fr 43:19 \fl Translator's Note \ft Or “know” (\fl KJV\ft , \+fl ASV\ft ); \+fl NASB\ft  “be aware of”; \+fl NAB\ft , \+fl NIV\ft , \+fl NRSV\ft  “perceive.”\f* it?  
\q1 Yes, I will make a road in the desert  
\q1 and paths \f + \fr 43:19 \fl Translator's Note \ft The Hebrew texts has “streams,” probably under the influence of v. 20. The Qumran scroll 1QIsa\+sup a\+sup* has נתיבות (“paths”).\f* in the wilderness.   
\q1
\v 20 The wild animals of the desert honor me,  
\q1 the jackals and ostriches,  
\q1 because I put water in the desert  
\q1 and streams in the wilderness,  
\q1 to quench the thirst of my chosen people,   
\q1
\v 21 the people whom I formed for myself,  
\q1 so they might praise me.” \f + \fr 43:21 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “[so] they might declare my praise.”\f*  
\s1 The Lord Rebukes His People  
\q1
\v 22 “But you did not call for me, O Jacob;  
\q1 you did not long \f + \fr 43:22 \fl Translator's Note \ft Or “strive”; \fl KJV\ft , \+fl ASV\ft , \+fl NRSV\ft  “been weary of me.”\f* for me, O Israel.   
\q1
\v 23 You did not bring me lambs for your burnt offerings;  
\q1 you did not honor me with your sacrifices.  
\q1 I did not burden you with offerings;  
\q1 I did not make you weary by demanding \f + \fr 43:23 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “with.” The words “by demanding” are supplied in the translation for clarification.\f* incense.   
\q1
\v 24 You did not buy me aromatic reeds; \f + \fr 43:24 \fl Translator's Note \ft That is, “calamus” (so \fl NIV\ft ); \+fl NCV\ft , \+fl TEV\ft , \+fl NLT\ft  “incense”; \+fl CEV\ft  “spices.”\f*  
\q1 you did not present to me \f + \fr 43:24 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “you did not saturate me”; \fl NASB\ft  “Neither have you filled Me.”\f* the fat of your sacrifices.  
\q1 Yet you burdened me with your sins;  
\q1 you made me weary with your evil deeds. \f + \fr 43:24 \fl Study Note  \ft In vv. 22-24 the Lord appears to be condemning his people for failure to bring the proper sacrifices. However, this is problematic. If this refers to the nation's behavior while in exile, such cultic service was impossible and could hardly be expected by the Lord. If this refers to the nation's conduct before the exile, it contradicts other passages that depict Israel as bringing excessive sacrifices (see, e.g., \ft ; ; , ). Rather than being a condemnation of Israel's failure to bring sacrifices, these verses are better taken as a highly rhetorical comment on the worthlessness of Israel's religious ritual. They may have brought sacrifices, but not to the Lord, for he did not accept them or even want them. See C. R. North, \it Second Isaiah\it*, 127, and R. Whybray, \it  (NCBC), 91.\f*   
\q1
\v 25 I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake;  
\q1 your sins I do not remember.   
\q1
\v 26 Remind me of what happened! Let's debate!  
\q1 You, prove to me that you are right! \f + \fr 43:26 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “you, tell in order that you may be right”; \fl NAB\ft  “prove your innocence.”\f*   
\q1
\v 27 The father of your nation \f + \fr 43:27 \fl Translator's Note \ft \+it Heb\+it* “your first father.” This could refer to Abraham (see \ft ), but elsewhere in Isaiah he does not appear in a negative light (see ; ; ). A more likely candidate is Jacob/Israel, also referred to as the nation's “father” elsewhere (see ; ). \f* sinned;  
\q1 your spokesmen \f + \fr 43:27 \fl Translator's Note \ft On the meaning of the term לִיץ ( lits), see \+bk HALOT\+bk* 590 s.v. מֵלִיץ. This may refer to the nation's prophets, priests, and/or kings.\f* rebelled against me.   
\q1
\v 28 So I defiled your holy princes,  
\q1 and handed Jacob over to destruction,  
\q1 and subjected \f + \fr 43:28 \fl Translator's Note \ft The word “subjected” is supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.\f* Israel to humiliating abuse.”   
\c 44  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w whom I have chosen|strong="H0977"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 2  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , the one who made|strong="H6213"\w* \w you|strong="H6213"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w* –  
\q1 \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w one|strong="H0408"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* \w formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w you|strong="H6213"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w womb|strong="H0990"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w helps|strong="H5826"\w* \w you|strong="H6213"\w*:  
\q1 “\w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be|strong="H0408"\w* \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w my|strong="H3068"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w Jeshurun|strong="H3484"\w*, whom \w I|strong="H3541"\w* \w have|strong="H5650"\w* \w chosen|strong="H0977"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will pour|strong="H3332"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the parched|strong="H6771"\w* \w ground|strong="H5140"\w*  
\q1 \w and cause streams|strong="H5140"\w* \w to flow|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the dry land|strong="H3004"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will pour|strong="H3332"\w* \w my spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your offspring|strong="H2233"\w*  
\q1 \w and my blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your children|strong="H6631"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w They will sprout|strong="H6779"\w* \w up like a tree in the grass|strong="H2682"\w*,  
\q1 \w like poplars|strong="H6155"\w* \w beside|strong="H5921"\w* \w channels|strong="H2988"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w One|strong="H2088"\w* \w will say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘I belong|strong="H3655"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,’|strong="H2088"\w*  
\q1 \w and another|strong="H2088"\w* \w will use|strong="H8034"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w* \w ‘Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.’  
\q1 \w One|strong="H2088"\w* \w will write|strong="H3789"\w* \w on his hand|strong="H3027"\w*, ‘\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s,’  
\q1 \w and use|strong="H3655"\w* \w the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w ‘Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.’”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0559"\w* Absurdity \w of|strong="H3068"\w* Idolatry  
\q1
\v 6  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , Israel’s|strong="H3478"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, \w says,|strong="H1350"\w*  
\q1 \w their protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*\w :|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w “I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the first|strong="H7223"\w* \w and I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the last|strong="H0314"\w*,  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w but|strong="H1107"\w* \w me|strong="H0589"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w is like|strong="H3644"\w* \w me? Let him make his claim|strong="H7121"\w*\w !|strong="H5046"\w*  
\q1 \w Let him announce|strong="H5046"\w* \w it and explain|strong="H6186"\w* \w it|strong="H7760"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w me|strong="H5046"\w* –  
\q1 \w since|strong="H0834"\w* \w I|strong="H0834"\w* \w established|strong="H7760"\w* \w an|strong="H7760"\w* \w ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* –  
\q1 \w let|strong="H5046"\w* \w them|strong="H7121"\w* \w announce|strong="H5046"\w* future events!   
\q1
\v 8  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w panic|strong="H7297"\w*\w ! Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid!|strong="H7297"\w*  
\q1 \w Did I|strong="H7297"\w* \w not|strong="H0408"\w* \w tell|strong="H7297"\w* \w you beforehand|strong="H8085"\w* \w and decree it|strong="H7297"\w*\w ?|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my witnesses|strong="H5707"\w*\w ! Is there|strong="H3426"\w* \w any God|strong="H0433"\w* \w but|strong="H1107"\w* \w me?|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w There is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w other sheltering|strong="H1077"\w* \w rock|strong="H6697"\w*; \w I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w of|strong="H6697"\w* \w none|strong="H0369"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w who form|strong="H3335"\w* \w idols|strong="H6459"\w* \w are nothing|strong="H8414"\w*;  
\q1 \w the things in which they delight|strong="H2530"\w* \w are|strong="H1077"\w* \w worthless|strong="H3276"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their witnesses|strong="H5707"\w* \w cannot|strong="H1077"\w* \w see|strong="H7200"\w*;  
\q1 \w they|strong="H1077"\w* \w recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w nothing, so|strong="H4616"\w* \w they are put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w forms|strong="H3335"\w* \w a god|strong="H0410"\w* \w and casts|strong="H5258"\w* \w an idol|strong="H6459"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H1115"\w* \w will prove worthless|strong="H3276"\w*?   
\q1
\v 11  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his associates|strong="H2270"\w* \w will be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*;  
\q1 \w the craftsmen|strong="H2796"\w* \w are mere humans|strong="H0120"\w*.  
\q1 \w Let them all|strong="H3605"\w* \w assemble|strong="H6908"\w* \w and take their stand|strong="H5975"\w*\w !|strong="H6342"\w*  
\q1 \w They will panic|strong="H6342"\w* \w and be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w A blacksmith|strong="H1270"\w* \w works|strong="H6466"\w* \w with his tool|strong="H4621"\w*  
\q1 \w and forges metal over the coals|strong="H6352"\w*.  
\q1 \w He forms|strong="H3335"\w* \w it|strong="H4717"\w* \w with|strong="H4325"\w* \w hammers|strong="H4717"\w*;  
\q1 \w he makes|strong="H6466"\w* \w it with his strong|strong="H3581"\w* \w arm|strong="H2220"\w*.  
\q1 \w He gets hungry|strong="H7456"\w* \w and loses|strong="H0369"\w* \w his energy|strong="H3581"\w*;  
\q1 \w he drinks|strong="H8354"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w and gets tired|strong="H3286"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w A carpenter|strong="H6086"\w* \w takes|strong="H5186"\w* \w measurements|strong="H6957"\w*;  
\q1 \w he marks out|strong="H8388"\w* \w an outline|strong="H8279"\w* \w of its form;|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w he scrapes|strong="H6213"\w* \w it with chisels|strong="H4741"\w*,  
\q1 \w and marks|strong="H8388"\w* \w it with a compass|strong="H4230"\w*.  
\q1 \w He patterns|strong="H6213"\w* \w it after the human|strong="H0376"\w* \w form|strong="H8403"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a well-built|strong="H8597"\w* \w human|strong="H0120"\w* \w being,|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w and puts|strong="H3427"\w* \w it in a shrine|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w He cuts down|strong="H3772"\w* \w cedars|strong="H0730"\w*  
\q1 \w and acquires|strong="H3947"\w* \w a cypress|strong="H8645"\w* \w or an oak|strong="H0437"\w*.  
\q1 \w He gets|strong="H0553"\w* \w trees|strong="H6086"\w* \w from the forest|strong="H3293"\w*;  
\q1 \w he plants|strong="H5193"\w* \w a cedar|strong="H0766"\w* \w and the rain|strong="H1653"\w* \w makes it grow|strong="H1431"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w A man|strong="H0120"\w* \w uses it to make a fire|strong="H1197"\w*;  
\q1 \w he takes|strong="H3947"\w* \w some of it and warms|strong="H2552"\w* \w himself.|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w he kindles|strong="H5400"\w* \w a fire and bakes|strong="H0644"\w* \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then he makes|strong="H6466"\w* \w a god|strong="H0410"\w* \w and worships|strong="H7812"\w* \w it;|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w he makes|strong="H6213"\w* \w an idol|strong="H6459"\w* \w and bows down|strong="H5456"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* \w it|strong="H1961"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Half|strong="H2677"\w* \w of it he burns|strong="H8313"\w* \w in|strong="H1119"\w* \w the fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w –|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w that half|strong="H2677"\w* \w he cooks|strong="H0398"\w* \w meat|strong="H1320"\w*;  
\q1 \w he roasts|strong="H6740"\w* \w a meal|strong="H6748"\w* \w and fills|strong="H7646"\w* \w himself.|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w he warms|strong="H2552"\w* \w himself and says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Ah! I am warm|strong="H2552"\w* \w as I look at|strong="H7200"\w* \w the fire|strong="H0217"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 17  \w With the rest|strong="H7611"\w* \w of it he makes a|strong="H5456"\w* \w god|strong="H0410"\w*, \w his idol|strong="H6459"\w*;  
\q1 \w he bows down to it and worships|strong="H5456"\w* \w it.|strong="H6419"\w*  
\q1 \w He prays|strong="H6419"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w it, saying|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w me, for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my god|strong="H0410"\w*!’   
\q1
\v 18  \w They do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w comprehend|strong="H3045"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w their eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w are blind|strong="H2902"\w* \w and cannot see|strong="H7200"\w*;  
\q1 \w their minds|strong="H3826"\w* \w do not discern|strong="H7919"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w one thinks|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w himself|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w do they comprehend|strong="H1847"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H8394"\w* \w and say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to themselves:|strong="H8313"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘I burned|strong="H8313"\w* \w half|strong="H2677"\w* \w of it in|strong="H1119"\w* \w the fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w –|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w I baked|strong="H0644"\w* \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the coals|strong="H1513"\w*;  
\q1 \w I roasted|strong="H6740"\w* \w meat|strong="H1320"\w* \w and ate|strong="H0398"\w* \w it.|strong="H3499"\w*  
\q1 \w With the rest|strong="H3499"\w* \w of it should I make|strong="H6213"\w* \w a disgusting|strong="H8441"\w* \w idol|strong="H0944"\w*\w ?|strong="H5456"\w*  
\q1 \w Should I bow down|strong="H5456"\w* \w to dry wood|strong="H6086"\w*?’   
\q1
\v 20  \w He feeds|strong="H7462"\w* \w on ashes|strong="H0665"\w*;  
\q1 \w his deceived|strong="H2048"\w* \w mind|strong="H3820"\w* \w misleads|strong="H5186"\w* \w him.|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w He cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w does he say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Is this not|strong="H3808"\w* \w a false|strong="H8267"\w* \w god I hold in my right hand|strong="H3225"\w*?’   
\q1
\v 21  \w Remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w things, O Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w O Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you are my servant|strong="H5650"\w*.  
\q1 \w I formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w you to be my servant|strong="H5650"\w*;  
\q1 \w O|strong="H0859"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w forget|strong="H5382"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*!   
\q1
\v 22  \w I remove|strong="H4229"\w* \w the guilt|strong="H5645"\w* \w of your rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds as if they were a cloud|strong="H6051"\w*,  
\q1 \w the guilt of your sins|strong="H2403"\w* \w as if they were a cloud.|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w Come back|strong="H7725"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I protect|strong="H1350"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 23  \w Shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w for joy, O sky|strong="H8064"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w intervenes|strong="H6213"\w*;  
\q1 \w shout|strong="H7321"\w* \w out, you subterranean|strong="H8482"\w* \w regions|strong="H0776"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w O mountains|strong="H2022"\w*, \w give a joyful|strong="H6476"\w* \w shout|strong="H7440"\w*;  
\q1 \w you too, O forest|strong="H3293"\w* \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your trees|strong="H6086"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w protects|strong="H1350"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*;  
\q1 \w he reveals his splendor|strong="H6286"\w* \w through Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* Empowers Cyrus  
\q1
\v 24  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w says,|strong="H3335"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w you in the womb|strong="H0990"\w*\w :|strong="H0595"\w*  
\q1 \w “I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , who made|strong="H6213"\w* \w everything|strong="H3605"\w*,  
\q1 \w who alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w stretched|strong="H5186"\w* \w out the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w who fashioned|strong="H7554"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w myself|strong="H0595"\w*,   
\q1
\v 25  \w who frustrates|strong="H6565"\w* \w the omens|strong="H0226"\w* \w of the empty talkers|strong="H0907"\w*  
\q1 \w and humiliates|strong="H7080"\w* \w the omen readers|strong="H1984"\w*,  
\q1 \w who overturns|strong="H0268"\w* \w the counsel|strong="H1847"\w* \w of the wise men|strong="H2450"\w*  
\q1 \w and makes their advice|strong="H5528"\w* seem \w foolish|strong="H5528"\w*,   
\q1
\v 26  \w who|strong="H3427"\w* \w fulfills|strong="H7999"\w* \w the oracles of his prophetic|strong="H1697"\w* \w servants|strong="H5650"\w*  
\q1 \w and brings to pass the announcements|strong="H6098"\w* \w of his messengers|strong="H4397"\w*,  
\q1 \w who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w about Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, ‘\w She will be inhabited|strong="H3427"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and about the towns|strong="H5892"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w*, \w ‘They will be rebuilt|strong="H1129"\w*,  
\q1 \w her ruins|strong="H2723"\w* \w I will raise|strong="H6965"\w* \w up|strong="H6965"\w*,’   
\q1
\v 27  \w who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the deep|strong="H6683"\w* \w sea, ‘Be dry|strong="H2717"\w*\w !|strong="H3001"\w*  
\q1 \w I will dry up|strong="H3001"\w* \w your sea|strong="H5104"\w* currents,’   
\q1
\v 28  \w who commissions|strong="H3566"\w* \w Cyrus|strong="H3566"\w*, \w the one I appointed as shepherd|strong="H7473"\w*  
\q1 \w to carry out|strong="H2656"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my wishes|strong="H7999"\w*  
\q1 \w and to decree concerning|strong="H7999"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w ‘She will be rebuilt|strong="H1129"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and concerning the temple|strong="H1964"\w*, \w ‘It will be reconstructed|strong="H3245"\w*.’”   
\c 45  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says to his chosen|strong="H4899"\w* \w one|strong="H3808"\w*,  
\q1 \w to Cyrus|strong="H3566"\w*, \w whose|strong="H0834"\w* \w right hand|strong="H3225"\w* \w I hold|strong="H2388"\w*  
\q1 \w in order to subdue|strong="H7286"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him,|strong="H4975"\w*  
\q1 \w and disarm|strong="H4975"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w to open|strong="H6605"\w* \w doors|strong="H1817"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him,|strong="H8179"\w*  
\q1 \w so gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w remain|strong="H3808"\w* \w unclosed|strong="H5462"\w*:   
\q1
\v 2 “\w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will go|strong="H1980"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you|strong="H3474"\w*  
\q1 \w and level|strong="H3474"\w* \w mountains.|strong="H5154"\w*  
\q1 \w Bronze|strong="H5154"\w* \w doors|strong="H1817"\w* \w I will shatter|strong="H7665"\w*  
\q1 \w and iron|strong="H1270"\w* \w bars|strong="H1280"\w* \w I will hack|strong="H1438"\w* \w through|strong="H1438"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w I will give|strong="H5414"\w* \w you hidden|strong="H2822"\w* \w treasures|strong="H0214"\w*,  
\q1 \w riches stashed away|strong="H4301"\w* \w in secret places|strong="H4565"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H4616"\w* \w you may recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who calls|strong="H7121"\w* \w you by name|strong="H8034"\w*, \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w For the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w my chosen one|strong="H0972"\w*,  
\q1 \w I call|strong="H7121"\w* \w you by name|strong="H8034"\w*  
\q1 \w and give you a title of respect|strong="H3655"\w*, \w even though you do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w me|strong="H7121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0589"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*,  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w but me.|strong="H0247"\w*  
\q1 \w I arm|strong="H0247"\w* \w you for battle,|strong="H3808"\w* \w even|strong="H5750"\w* \w though|strong="H0369"\w* \w you|strong="H3045"\w* \w do|strong="H0589"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w me|strong="H0589"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I do this|strong="H4616"\w* \w so|strong="H4616"\w* \w people|strong="H3045"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w from east|strong="H8121"\w* \w to west|strong="H4628"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w there is no|strong="H0657"\w* \w God but|strong="H1107"\w* \w me;|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w I am|strong="H3335"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w one|strong="H3605"\w* \w who|strong="H3605"\w* \w forms|strong="H3335"\w* \w light|strong="H0216"\w*  
\q1 \w and creates|strong="H1254"\w* \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who brings|strong="H6213"\w* \w about peace|strong="H7965"\w*  
\q1 \w and creates|strong="H1254"\w* \w calamity|strong="H7451"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , who accomplishes|strong="H6213"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w things|strong="H0428"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w O sky|strong="H8064"\w*, \w rain|strong="H7491"\w* \w down from above|strong="H4605"\w*\w !|strong="H7834"\w*  
\q1 \w Let the clouds|strong="H7834"\w* \w send down showers|strong="H5140"\w* \w of deliverance|strong="H6664"\w*\w !|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w Let the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w absorb|strong="H3468"\w* \w it|strong="H6666"\w* \w so|strong="H0589"\w* \w salvation|strong="H3468"\w* \w may|strong="H0776"\w* \w grow|strong="H6779"\w*,  
\q1 \w and deliverance|strong="H6666"\w* \w may sprout|strong="H6779"\w* \w up|strong="H0589"\w* along \w with|strong="H3068"\w* \w it|strong="H3068"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H0589"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , create|strong="H1254"\w* \w it|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H0589"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* Gives \w a|strong="H0776"\w* Warning  
\q1
\v 9  \w One who argues|strong="H7378"\w* \w with his creator|strong="H3335"\w* \w is in grave danger,|strong="H2789"\w*  
\q1 \w one who is like a mere|strong="H2789"\w* \w shard|strong="H2789"\w* \w among the|strong="H0853"\w* \w other shards|strong="H2789"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0127"\w*\w !|strong="H2563"\w*  
\q1 \w The clay|strong="H2563"\w* \w should not|strong="H0369"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the potter|strong="H3335"\w*,  
\q1 \w “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w in the world|strong="H6213"\w* \w are|strong="H4100"\w* \w you doing|strong="H6213"\w*\w ?|strong="H6467"\w*  
\q1 \w Your work|strong="H6467"\w* \w lacks|strong="H0369"\w* skill!”   
\q1
\v 10  \w Danger awaits|strong="H1945"\w* \w one who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to his father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 “\w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w in the world|strong="H0802"\w* \w are|strong="H4100"\w* \w you|strong="H4100"\w* fathering\w ?”|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w and to his mother,|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w “What|strong="H4100"\w* \w in the world are you bringing forth|strong="H2342"\w*?”   
\q1
\v 11  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w him,|strong="H0857"\w*  
\q1 \w concerning things to come|strong="H0857"\w*\w :|strong="H7592"\w*  
\q1 \w “How dare you question|strong="H7592"\w* \w me|strong="H5921"\w* \w about|strong="H5921"\w* \w my children|strong="H1121"\w*\w !|strong="H6680"\w*  
\q1 \w How dare|strong="H6680"\w* \w you tell|strong="H6680"\w* \w me what to do|strong="H6680"\w* \w with|strong="H6467"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w work|strong="H6467"\w* \w of my own hands|strong="H3027"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w I created|strong="H1254"\w* \w the people|strong="H0120"\w* \w who live|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w it.|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w It was me|strong="H0589"\w* \w – my hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w stretched|strong="H5186"\w* \w out the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w I give orders|strong="H6680"\w* \w to all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the heavenly|strong="H6635"\w* \w lights|strong="H6680"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13 \w It|strong="H1931"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w me|strong="H7971"\w* – \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w stir|strong="H5782"\w* \w him|strong="H7971"\w* \w up|strong="H5782"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w commission|strong="H6664"\w* \w him|strong="H7971"\w*;  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w make|strong="H3474"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* level.  
\q1 \w He|strong="H1931"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w rebuild|strong="H1129"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*;  
\q1 \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w send|strong="H7971"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* exiled \w people|strong="H3808"\w* \w home|strong="H3068"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w for|strong="H7971"\w* \w a|strong="H1129"\w* \w price|strong="H4242"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w a|strong="H1129"\w* \w bribe|strong="H7810"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who|strong="H3605"\w* \w commands|strong="H0559"\w* \w armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* Nations’ \w Only|strong="H3605"\w* Hope  
\q1
\v 14  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H3018"\w*  
\q1 \w “The profit|strong="H3018"\w* \w of Egypt|strong="H4714"\w* \w and the revenue|strong="H5505"\w* \w of Ethiopia|strong="H3568"\w*,  
\q1 \w along with the Sabeans|strong="H5436"\w*, \w those tall men|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w will be brought to you|strong="H1961"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w become|strong="H1961"\w* \w yours.|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w They will walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w behind|strong="H0310"\w* \w you, coming along in chains|strong="H2131"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will bow|strong="H7812"\w* \w down to|strong="H0413"\w* \w you|strong="H6419"\w*  
\q1 \w and pray|strong="H6419"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w you:|strong="H0389"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Truly|strong="H0389"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w* \w is with|strong="H0369"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*; \w he|strong="H0310"\w* \w has|strong="H3068"\w* \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is no other God|strong="H0430"\w*!’”   
\q1
\v 15  \w Yes|strong="H0403"\w*, \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are a God|strong="H0410"\w* \w who keeps hidden|strong="H5641"\w*,  
\q1 \w O God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w deliverer|strong="H3467"\w*!   
\q1
\v 16  \w They will all be ashamed|strong="H0954"\w* \w and|strong="H1571"\w* \w embarrassed|strong="H3637"\w*;  
\q1 \w those who fashion|strong="H2796"\w* \w idols|strong="H6736"\w* \w will all|strong="H3605"\w* \w be humiliated|strong="H3639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w will be delivered|strong="H3467"\w* \w once and for all|strong="H5769"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H5703"\w*  
\q1 \w you will never again|strong="H5703"\w* \w be ashamed|strong="H0954"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w humiliated|strong="H3637"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says,|strong="H1254"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who created|strong="H1254"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w –|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w he is the true God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w and made|strong="H6213"\w* \w it;|strong="H3559"\w*  
\q1 \w he established|strong="H3559"\w* \w it,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w he did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w create|strong="H1254"\w* \w it without order|strong="H8414"\w*,  
\q1 \w he formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w it to be inhabited|strong="H3427"\w* \w –|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w “I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w spoken|strong="H1696"\w* \w in secret|strong="H5643"\w*,  
\q1 \w in some hidden|strong="H2822"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w*.  
\q1 \w I did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w tell|strong="H0559"\w* \w Jacob’s|strong="H3290"\w* \w descendants|strong="H2233"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w me in vain|strong="H8414"\w*\w !’|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1696"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who speaks|strong="H1696"\w* \w honestly|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w who makes reliable announcements|strong="H4339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w together and come|strong="H0935"\w*\w !|strong="H5066"\w*  
\q1 \w Approach|strong="H5066"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*, \w you refugees|strong="H6412"\w* \w from the nations|strong="H1471"\w*\w !|strong="H5375"\w*  
\q1 \w Those who carry|strong="H5375"\w* \w wooden|strong="H6086"\w* \w idols|strong="H6459"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w nothing|strong="H3808"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who pray|strong="H6419"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w a god|strong="H0410"\w* \w that cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w deliver|strong="H3467"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Tell|strong="H5046"\w* \w me! Present the evidence|strong="H5066"\w*\w !|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w Let|strong="H0637"\w* \w them consult|strong="H3289"\w* \w with one another|strong="H3162"\w*\w !|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w predicted|strong="H8085"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w in the past|strong="H6924"\w*\w ?|strong="H5046"\w*  
\q1 \w Who announced|strong="H5046"\w* \w it beforehand|strong="H0227"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Was it not|strong="H3808"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ?|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*, \w there is no God|strong="H0430"\w* \w but|strong="H1107"\w* \w me,|strong="H0410"\w*  
\q1 \w a God|strong="H0410"\w* \w who vindicates|strong="H6662"\w* \w and delivers|strong="H3467"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is none|strong="H0369"\w* \w but|strong="H2108"\w* \w me|strong="H5046"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Turn|strong="H6437"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w* \w so you can be delivered|strong="H3467"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you who live in the earth’s|strong="H0776"\w* \w remote regions|strong="H0657"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*, \w and I have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peer|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w I solemnly|strong="H7650"\w* \w make|strong="H7725"\w* \w this|strong="H3588"\w* \w oath|strong="H7650"\w* –  
\q1 \w what|strong="H1697"\w* \w I|strong="H3588"\w* \w say|strong="H6310"\w* \w is|strong="H1697"\w* true \w and|strong="H7725"\w* reliable:  
\q1 ‘\w Surely|strong="H3588"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w knee|strong="H1290"\w* \w will|strong="H1697"\w* \w bow|strong="H3766"\w* \w to|strong="H7725"\w* \w me|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w will|strong="H1697"\w* \w solemnly|strong="H7650"\w* affirm;   
\q1
\v 24  \w they will say|strong="H0559"\w* \w about me,|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 “\w Yes|strong="H0389"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is a powerful|strong="H5797"\w* \w deliverer|strong="H6666"\w*.”’\w ”|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w who are angry|strong="H2734"\w* \w at him will cower|strong="H0954"\w* \w before|strong="H5704"\w* \w him|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w will be vindicated|strong="H6663"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w and will boast|strong="H1984"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w him|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\c 46  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Bel|strong="H1078"\w* \w kneels down|strong="H3766"\w*,  
\q1 \w Nebo|strong="H5015"\w* \w bends low|strong="H7164"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their images|strong="H6091"\w* \w weigh down|strong="H5385"\w* \w animals|strong="H2416"\w* \w and beasts|strong="H0929"\w*.  
\q1 \w Your heavy images|strong="H6006"\w* \w are burdensome|strong="H4853"\w* \w to tired|strong="H5889"\w* \w animals|strong="H0929"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Together|strong="H3162"\w* \w they bend|strong="H7164"\w* \w low and kneel|strong="H3766"\w* \w down;|strong="H3201"\w*  
\q1 \w they are unable|strong="H3201"\w* \w to rescue|strong="H4422"\w* \w the images|strong="H4853"\w*;  
\q1 \w they themselves|strong="H5315"\w* \w head off into captivity|strong="H7628"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3 “\w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w O family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you who are left|strong="H7611"\w* \w from the family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who have been carried|strong="H5375"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w birth|strong="H0990"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who have been supported|strong="H6006"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the time you left the womb|strong="H7356"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Even|strong="H5704"\w* \w when you are old|strong="H2209"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will take care of you,|strong="H5704"\w*  
\q1 \w even|strong="H5704"\w* \w when you have gray hair|strong="H7872"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will carry|strong="H5445"\w* \w you.|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w you and I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will support|strong="H5375"\w* \w you;|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will carry|strong="H5445"\w* \w you and rescue|strong="H4422"\w* \w you|strong="H5704"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w To whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w can you compare|strong="H1819"\w* \w and liken|strong="H7737"\w* \w me?|strong="H4911"\w*  
\q1 \w Tell me whom you think I resemble|strong="H4911"\w*, \w so we can be compared|strong="H1819"\w*!   
\q1
\v 6  \w Those who empty|strong="H2107"\w* \w out gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w from a purse|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w and weigh|strong="H8254"\w* \w out silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w on the scale|strong="H7936"\w*  
\q1 \w hire|strong="H7936"\w* \w a metalsmith|strong="H6884"\w*, \w who makes it into a|strong="H5456"\w* \w god|strong="H0410"\w*.  
\q1 \w They then bow down and worship|strong="H7812"\w* \w it|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w They put|strong="H5375"\w* \w it on|strong="H5921"\w* \w their shoulder|strong="H3802"\w* \w and carry|strong="H5445"\w* \w it;|strong="H3240"\w*  
\q1 \w they put|strong="H3240"\w* \w it in its place|strong="H8478"\w* \w and it just stands|strong="H5975"\w* \w there;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w it does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w move|strong="H4185"\w* \w from its place|strong="H4725"\w*.  
\q1 \w Even|strong="H0637"\w* \w when someone cries out|strong="H6817"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w it, it does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w reply|strong="H6030"\w*;  
\q1 \w it does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w deliver|strong="H3467"\w* \w him from his distress|strong="H6869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w so you can be brave|strong="H0377"\w*\w !|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w Think about it, you rebels|strong="H3820"\w*!   
\q1
\v 9  \w Remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w what I accomplished|strong="H0657"\w* \w in antiquity|strong="H0657"\w*\w !|strong="H0595"\w*  
\q1 \w Truly I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w God|strong="H0410"\w*, \w I have no peer|strong="H5750"\w*;  
\q1 \w I am God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w and there is none|strong="H0657"\w* \w like|strong="H3644"\w* \w me|strong="H3644"\w*,   
\q1
\v 10  \w who announces|strong="H5046"\w* \w the end|strong="H0319"\w* \w from|strong="H6924"\w* \w the beginning|strong="H7225"\w*  
\q1 \w and reveals beforehand|strong="H6924"\w* \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w has not|strong="H3808"\w* \w yet occurred|strong="H6213"\w*,  
\q1 \w who says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘My plan|strong="H6098"\w* \w will be realized,|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w I will accomplish|strong="H6965"\w* \w what I desire|strong="H2656"\w*,’   
\q1
\v 11  \w who summons|strong="H7121"\w* \w an eagle|strong="H5861"\w* \w from the east|strong="H4217"\w*,  
\q1 \w from a distant|strong="H4801"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*, \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who carries out|strong="H7121"\w* \w my plan|strong="H6098"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w I have decreed|strong="H1696"\w*,  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w it to pass;|strong="H3335"\w*  
\q1 \w I have formulated a plan|strong="H3335"\w*,  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w I will carry|strong="H6213"\w* \w it|strong="H7121"\w* \w out|strong="H0376"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me, you stubborn|strong="H0047"\w* \w people,|strong="H7350"\w*  
\q1 \w you who distance|strong="H7350"\w* \w yourself from doing what is right|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w I am bringing|strong="H7126"\w* \w my deliverance|strong="H6666"\w* \w near|strong="H7126"\w*, \w it is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w far away|strong="H7368"\w*;  
\q1 \w I am bringing my salvation|strong="H8668"\w* \w near,|strong="H3808"\w* \w it|strong="H5414"\w* \w does|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w wait|strong="H0309"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will save|strong="H8668"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will adorn Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w with my splendor|strong="H8597"\w*.”   
\c 47  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Fall down|strong="H3381"\w*\w ! Sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w in the dirt|strong="H6083"\w*,  
\q1 \w O virgin|strong="H1330"\w* \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*\w !|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w Sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0776"\w*, \w not|strong="H0369"\w* \w on a throne|strong="H3678"\w*,  
\q1 \w O daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w of the Babylonians|strong="H3778"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H3254"\w* \w be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w delicate|strong="H6028"\w* \w and pampered|strong="H7390"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Pick|strong="H3947"\w* \w up millstones|strong="H7347"\w* \w and grind|strong="H2912"\w* \w flour|strong="H7058"\w*\w ! |strong="H6777"\w*  
\q1 \w Remove your veil|strong="H6777"\w*,  
\q1 \w strip off|strong="H2834"\w* \w your skirt|strong="H7640"\w*,  
\q1 \w expose|strong="H1540"\w* \w your legs|strong="H7785"\w*,  
\q1 \w cross|strong="H5674"\w* \w the streams|strong="H5104"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w Let your private parts|strong="H6172"\w* \w be exposed!|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w Your genitals|strong="H1571"\w* \w will be on display!|strong="H3947"\w*  
\q1 \w I will get|strong="H3947"\w* \w revenge|strong="H5359"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w have pity|strong="H6293"\w* \w on anyone|strong="H0120"\w*,”   
\q1
\v 4  \w says our protector|strong="H1350"\w* \w –|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is his name|strong="H8034"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5 “\w Sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w silently|strong="H1748"\w*\w ! Go|strong="H0935"\w* \w to a hiding|strong="H2822"\w* \w place,|strong="H1323"\w*  
\q1 \w O daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w of the Babylonians|strong="H3778"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H3254"\w* \w be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w ‘Queen|strong="H1404"\w* \w of kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 6  \w I was angry|strong="H7107"\w* \w at my people|strong="H5971"\w*;  
\q1 \w I defiled|strong="H2490"\w* \w my special|strong="H5159"\w* \w possession|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w and handed|strong="H3027"\w* \w them over to you.|strong="H1992"\w*  
\q1 \w You showed them|strong="H1992"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w mercy|strong="H7356"\w*;  
\q1 \w you even|strong="H3513"\w* \w placed|strong="H7760"\w* \w a very|strong="H3966"\w* \w heavy|strong="H3513"\w* \w burden|strong="H5923"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w old people|strong="H2205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w You said|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w I will rule forever|strong="H5769"\w* \w as permanent|strong="H5704"\w* \w queen|strong="H1404"\w*\w !’|strong="H2142"\w*  
\q1 \w You did not think|strong="H2142"\w* \w about these|strong="H0428"\w* \w things;|strong="H0319"\w*  
\q1 \w you did not consider|strong="H0319"\w* \w how it|strong="H7760"\w* \w would turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w out|strong="H2142"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to this|strong="H2063"\w*,  
\q1 \w O one who lives so lavishly|strong="H5719"\w*,  
\q1 \w who lives|strong="H3427"\w* \w securely|strong="H0983"\w*,  
\q1 \w who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to herself|strong="H3824"\w*,  
\q1 \w ‘I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w unique|strong="H0657"\w*\w ! No one can compare|strong="H5750"\w* \w to me!|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w I will never|strong="H3808"\w* \w have to live|strong="H3427"\w* \w as a widow|strong="H0490"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will never|strong="H3808"\w* \w lose my children|strong="H7908"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 9  \w Both|strong="H8147"\w* \w of these|strong="H0428"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w upon you|strong="H7281"\w*  
\q1 \w suddenly|strong="H7281"\w*, \w in one|strong="H0259"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*\w !|strong="H7908"\w*  
\q1 \w You will lose your children|strong="H7908"\w* \w and be widowed|strong="H0489"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will be overwhelmed|strong="H0935"\w* \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w these tragedies|strong="H8537"\w*,  
\q1 \w despite|strong="H7230"\w* \w your|strong="H5921"\w* \w many|strong="H7230"\w* \w incantations|strong="H3785"\w*  
\q1 \w and your numerous|strong="H6109"\w* \w amulets|strong="H2267"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w You were complacent|strong="H0982"\w* \w in your evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w deeds;|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w you thought|strong="H0559"\w*, ‘\w No|strong="H0369"\w* \w one sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w me.’|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w Your self-professed|strong="H3820"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w and knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w lead you astray,|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w when you say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w unique|strong="H0657"\w*\w ! No|strong="H5750"\w* \w one can compare|strong="H5750"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w me|strong="H7725"\w*!’   
\q1
\v 11  \w Disaster|strong="H7451"\w* \w will overtake|strong="H0935"\w* \w you;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w how to charm|strong="H7837"\w* \w it away.|strong="H1943"\w*  
\q1 \w Destruction|strong="H1943"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be able|strong="H3201"\w* \w to appease|strong="H3722"\w* \w it.|strong="H7722"\w*  
\q1 \w Calamity|strong="H7722"\w* \w will strike|strong="H0935"\w* \w you suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*,  
\q1 \w before you recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Persist|strong="H5975"\w* \w in trusting|strong="H4994"\w* \w your amulets|strong="H2267"\w*  
\q1 \w and your many|strong="H7230"\w* \w incantations|strong="H3785"\w*,  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w you have faithfully recited|strong="H3021"\w* \w since your youth|strong="H5271"\w*\w !|strong="H0194"\w*  
\q1 \w Maybe|strong="H0194"\w* \w you will be successful|strong="H3201"\w* –  
\q1 \w maybe|strong="H0194"\w* \w you will scare|strong="H6206"\w* away disaster.   
\q1
\v 13  \w You are tired|strong="H3811"\w* \w out from listening to so much|strong="H7230"\w* \w advice|strong="H6098"\w*.  
\q1 \w Let them take their stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w –|strong="H1895"\w*  
\q1 \w the ones who see omens|strong="H1895"\w* \w in the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w who gaze|strong="H2374"\w* \w at the stars|strong="H3556"\w*,  
\q1 \w who make|strong="H3045"\w* \w monthly|strong="H2320"\w* \w predictions|strong="H3045"\w* \w –|strong="H3467"\w*  
\q1 \w let them rescue|strong="H3467"\w* \w you from the disaster|strong="H5921"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w is about to overtake|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*!   
\q1
\v 14  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w they are like straw|strong="H7179"\w*,  
\q1 \w which the fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w burns up|strong="H8313"\w*;  
\q1 \w they cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w themselves|strong="H5315"\w*  
\q1 \w from the heat|strong="H3852"\w* \w of|strong="H3027"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w flames|strong="H3852"\w*.  
\q1 \w There are no|strong="H0369"\w* \w coals|strong="H1513"\w* \w to warm|strong="H2552"\w* \w them,|strong="H0217"\w*  
\q1 \w no firelight|strong="H0217"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* enjoy.   
\q1
\v 15  \w They will disappoint you,|strong="H5503"\w*  
\q1 \w those you have so faithfully dealt|strong="H5503"\w* \w with since your youth|strong="H5271"\w*.  
\q1 \w Each|strong="H0376"\w* \w strays off|strong="H8582"\w* \w in his own direction|strong="H5676"\w*,  
\q1 \w leaving no one|strong="H0369"\w* \w to rescue|strong="H3467"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.”   
\c 48  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w O family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w you who are called|strong="H7121"\w* \w by the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w ‘Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and are descended|strong="H4325"\w* \w from Judah|strong="H3063"\w*,  
\q1 \w who take oaths|strong="H7650"\w* \w in the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H2142"\w*  
\q1 \w and invoke|strong="H2142"\w* \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w –|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w in an honest|strong="H0571"\w* \w and just manner|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w they live|strong="H7121"\w* \w in the holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*;  
\q1 \w they trust|strong="H5564"\w* \w in|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w whose|strong="H5564"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3 “\w I announced events|strong="H7223"\w* \w beforehand|strong="H0227"\w*,  
\q1 \w I issued|strong="H6310"\w* \w the decrees|strong="H3318"\w* \w and made|strong="H6213"\w* \w the predictions|strong="H8085"\w*;  
\q1 \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w* \w I acted|strong="H6213"\w* \w and they came|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w pass|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w I did this|strong="H3588"\w* \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w I know|strong="H1847"\w* \w how stubborn|strong="H7186"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are.|strong="H6203"\w*  
\q1 \w Your neck|strong="H6203"\w* \w muscles|strong="H1517"\w* \w are like iron|strong="H1270"\w*  
\q1 \w and your forehead|strong="H4696"\w* \w like bronze|strong="H5154"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w I announced|strong="H5046"\w* \w them to you beforehand|strong="H0227"\w*;  
\q1 \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w they happened|strong="H0935"\w*, \w I predicted|strong="H8085"\w* \w them for you,|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w so you could never say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w My image|strong="H6091"\w* \w did|strong="H6213"\w* \w these things,|strong="H6459"\w*  
\q1 \w my idol|strong="H6459"\w*, \w my cast image|strong="H5262"\w*, \w decreed|strong="H6680"\w* \w them|strong="H6680"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 6  \w You have heard|strong="H8085"\w*; \w now look|strong="H2372"\w* \w at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the evidence!|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w Will you|strong="H0859"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w admit|strong="H8085"\w* \w that what I say|strong="H8085"\w* \w is true?|strong="H2319"\w*  
\q1 \w From this point on I am announcing to you new|strong="H2319"\w* \w events|strong="H5341"\w*  
\q1 \w that are previously unrevealed|strong="H5341"\w* \w and you do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w about|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Now|strong="H6258"\w* \w they come into being|strong="H1254"\w*, \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w in the past|strong="H0227"\w*;  
\q1 \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w today|strong="H3117"\w* \w you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w about them,|strong="H6435"\w*  
\q1 \w so you could|strong="H6435"\w* \w not say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Yes|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w about|strong="H8085"\w* \w them|strong="H6440"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 8  \w You did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w*,  
\q1 \w you do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w*,  
\q1 \w you were not|strong="H3808"\w* \w told|strong="H0241"\w* \w beforehand|strong="H0227"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w that you are very deceitful|strong="H0898"\w*;  
\q1 \w you were labeled|strong="H7121"\w* \w a rebel|strong="H6586"\w* \w from birth|strong="H0990"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w For the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of my reputation|strong="H8034"\w* \w I hold back|strong="H0748"\w* \w my anger|strong="H0639"\w*;  
\q1 \w for the sake of my prestige|strong="H8416"\w* \w I restrain|strong="H2413"\w* \w myself from destroying|strong="H3772"\w* \w you|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I have refined|strong="H6884"\w* \w you, but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w as silver|strong="H3701"\w*;  
\q1 \w I have purified|strong="H0977"\w* \w you|strong="H3564"\w* \w in|strong="H3808"\w* \w the|strong="H2009"\w* \w furnace|strong="H3564"\w* \w of misery|strong="H6040"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w For|strong="H4616"\w* \w my sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w alone|strong="H6213"\w* \w I|strong="H3588"\w* \w will|strong="H5414"\w* \w act|strong="H6213"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w how|strong="H0349"\w* \w can I allow my name to be defiled|strong="H2490"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w share|strong="H5414"\w* \w my glory|strong="H3519"\w* \w with anyone else|strong="H0312"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w O Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w whom I summoned|strong="H7121"\w*\w !|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the one|strong="H7223"\w*;  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w present at the very beginning|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w and at the very end|strong="H0314"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w my hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w founded|strong="H3245"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w my right hand|strong="H3225"\w* \w spread|strong="H2946"\w* \w out the sky|strong="H8064"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w summon|strong="H7121"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*;  
\q1 \w they stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of you, gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w together and listen|strong="H8085"\w*\w !|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among them|strong="H5046"\w* \w announced|strong="H8085"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w things?|strong="H3069"\w*  
\q1 \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H3069"\w* \w ally|strong="H0157"\w* \w will carry|strong="H6213"\w* \w out his desire|strong="H2656"\w* \w against Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will exert|strong="H2220"\w* \w his power against the Babylonians|strong="H3778"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w have spoken|strong="H1696"\w* \w –|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w yes|strong="H0637"\w*, \w I have summoned|strong="H7121"\w* \w him;|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w I lead|strong="H0935"\w* \w him and he will succeed|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Approach|strong="H7126"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w*\w ! Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to this|strong="H2063"\w*\w !|strong="H7218"\w*  
\q1 \w From the very first|strong="H7218"\w* \w I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w spoken|strong="H1696"\w* \w in secret|strong="H5643"\w*;  
\q1 \w when|strong="H6256"\w* \w it happens,|strong="H0589"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*.”  
\q1 \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w has sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w me, accompanied by his spirit|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w says,|strong="H6918"\w*  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*\w :|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w “I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w who teaches|strong="H3925"\w* \w you how|strong="H3276"\w* \w to succeed|strong="H3276"\w*,  
\q1 \w who|strong="H1869"\w* \w leads|strong="H3276"\w* \w you in the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w you should go|strong="H1980"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w If only|strong="H3863"\w* \w you had obeyed my|strong="H7181"\w* \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*,  
\q1 \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w* \w would have flowed to you like a river|strong="H5104"\w*,  
\q1 \w deliverance|strong="H6666"\w* \w would have come to you like the waves|strong="H1530"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Your descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w would have been|strong="H1961"\w* \w as numerous as sand|strong="H2344"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your children|strong="H4578"\w* \w like its granules|strong="H4579"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their name|strong="H8034"\w* \w would not|strong="H3808"\w* \w have been cut off|strong="H3772"\w*  
\q1 \w and eliminated|strong="H8045"\w* \w from my presence|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Leave|strong="H3318"\w* \w Babylon|strong="H0894"\w*\w !|strong="H1272"\w*  
\q1 \w Flee|strong="H1272"\w* \w from the Babylonians|strong="H3778"\w*\w !|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w Announce it with a shout|strong="H6963"\w* \w of joy|strong="H7440"\w*\w !|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w Make this|strong="H2063"\w* \w known!|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w Proclaim|strong="H8085"\w* \w it throughout the earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w !|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w Say|strong="H0559"\w*, ‘\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w protects|strong="H1350"\w* \w his servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w They do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w thirst|strong="H6770"\w* \w as he leads them through|strong="H1980"\w* \w dry regions|strong="H2723"\w*;  
\q1 \w he makes water|strong="H4325"\w* \w flow|strong="H5140"\w* \w out of a rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w for them;|strong="H1234"\w*  
\q1 \w he splits|strong="H1234"\w* \w open a rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w and water|strong="H4325"\w* \w flows|strong="H2100"\w* \w out|strong="H1234"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 22  \w There will be no|strong="H0369"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w* \w for the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 49  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me, you coastlands|strong="H0339"\w*\w !|strong="H7181"\w*  
\q1 \w Pay attention|strong="H7181"\w*, \w you people|strong="H3816"\w* \w who live far away|strong="H7350"\w*\w !|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w The|strong="H0413"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w summoned|strong="H7121"\w* \w me from birth|strong="H0990"\w*;  
\q1 \w he commissioned me when my mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w brought|strong="H2142"\w* \w me|strong="H0413"\w* \w into|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* world.   
\q1
\v 2  \w He made|strong="H7760"\w* \w my mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w like a sharp|strong="H2299"\w* \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w he hid|strong="H2244"\w* \w me in the hollow|strong="H6738"\w* \w of his hand|strong="H3027"\w*;  
\q1 \w he made|strong="H7760"\w* \w me like a sharpened|strong="H1305"\w* \w arrow|strong="H2671"\w*,  
\q1 \w he hid|strong="H5641"\w* \w me in his quiver|strong="H0827"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w He said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to me, “You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w through whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w I will reveal|strong="H6286"\w* \w my|strong="H0834"\w* splendor.”   
\q1
\v 4  \w But I|strong="H0589"\w* \w thought|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w I have worked|strong="H3021"\w* \w in vain|strong="H7385"\w*;  
\q1 \w I have expended|strong="H3615"\w* \w my energy|strong="H3581"\w* \w for absolutely nothing|strong="H1892"\w*.”  
\q1 \w But|strong="H0403"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will vindicate|strong="H4941"\w* \w me;|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w my God|strong="H0430"\w* \w will reward|strong="H6468"\w* \w me|strong="H0589"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one who formed|strong="H3335"\w* \w me from birth|strong="H0990"\w* \w to be his servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w –|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w he did this|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w restore|strong="H7725"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w himself,|strong="H3478"\w*  
\q1 \w so that Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w might be gathered|strong="H0622"\w* \w to him;|strong="H3513"\w*  
\q1 \w and I will be honored|strong="H3513"\w* \w in the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H3069"\w* \w sight|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w for my God|strong="H0430"\w* \w is my source|strong="H1961"\w* \w of strength|strong="H5797"\w* –   
\q1
\v 6  \w he says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Is it too insignificant|strong="H7043"\w* \w a task for you to be|strong="H1961"\w* \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w to reestablish|strong="H6965"\w* \w the tribes|strong="H7626"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w and restore|strong="H7725"\w* \w the remnant|strong="H5336"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*\w ?|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w I will make|strong="H5414"\w* \w you a light|strong="H0216"\w* \w to the nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H1961"\w* \w you can bring|strong="H3444"\w* \w my|strong="H5414"\w* \w deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w the remote|strong="H7097"\w* \w regions of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 7  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1350"\w*  
\q1 \w the protector|strong="H1350"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w their Holy One|strong="H6918"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w to the one|strong="H5315"\w* \w who is despised|strong="H0960"\w* \w and rejected|strong="H8581"\w* \w by nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w a servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w of rulers|strong="H4910"\w*\w :|strong="H4428"\w*  
\q1 \w “Kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w and rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w in respect,|strong="H8269"\w*  
\q1 \w princes|strong="H8269"\w* \w will bow|strong="H7812"\w* \w down,|strong="H4616"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H4616"\w* \w of the faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H6918"\w*  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w who has chosen|strong="H0977"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 8  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says:|strong="H6256"\w*  
\q1 \w “At the time|strong="H6256"\w* \w I decide to show my favor|strong="H7522"\w*, \w I will respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w to you;|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w I will help|strong="H5826"\w* \w you;|strong="H5341"\w*  
\q1 \w I will protect|strong="H5341"\w* \w you|strong="H5414"\w* \w and|strong="H6965"\w* \w make|strong="H5414"\w* \w you a covenant|strong="H1285"\w* \w mediator|strong="H6965"\w* \w for people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w to rebuild|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and to reassign|strong="H5159"\w* \w the desolate|strong="H8074"\w* \w property|strong="H5159"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w You will say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the prisoners|strong="H0631"\w*, \w ‘Come out|strong="H3318"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and to those who|strong="H0834"\w* \w are in dark dungeons|strong="H2822"\w*, ‘\w Emerge|strong="H1540"\w*.’  
\q1 \w They will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w beside the roads|strong="H1870"\w*;  
\q1 \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the slopes|strong="H8205"\w* \w they will find pasture|strong="H4830"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w They will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be hungry|strong="H7456"\w* \w or thirsty|strong="H6770"\w*;  
\q1 \w the sun’s|strong="H8121"\w* \w oppressive heat|strong="H8273"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w beat down|strong="H5221"\w* \w on them,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w one who has compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w them will guide|strong="H5090"\w* \w them;|strong="H5095"\w*  
\q1 \w he will lead|strong="H5095"\w* \w them to springs|strong="H4002"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w I will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w into a road|strong="H1870"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will construct|strong="H7311"\w* \w my roadways|strong="H4546"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 12  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w they come|strong="H0935"\w* \w from far|strong="H7350"\w* \w away!|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w some come from the north|strong="H6828"\w* \w and west|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w and others|strong="H0428"\w* \w from the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of Sinim|strong="H5515"\w*!   
\q1
\v 13  \w Shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w for joy, O sky|strong="H8064"\w*\w !|strong="H1523"\w*  
\q1 \w Rejoice|strong="H1523"\w*, \w O earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w !|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w Let the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w give a joyful|strong="H6476"\w* \w shout|strong="H7440"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w consoles|strong="H5162"\w* \w his people|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w and shows compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w to the|strong="H6041"\w* \w oppressed|strong="H6041"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* Remembers Zion  
\q1
\v 14 “\w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w*, ‘\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w me,|strong="H0136"\w*  
\q1 \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \w master|strong="H7911"\w* \w has|strong="H3068"\w* \w forgotten|strong="H7911"\w* \w me|strong="H7911"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 15  \w Can a woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w her baby who nurses at her breast|strong="H5764"\w*\w ?|strong="H7355"\w*  
\q1 \w Can she withhold compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w from the child|strong="H1121"\w* \w she has borne|strong="H0990"\w*\w ?|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w Even if|strong="H1571"\w* \w mothers|strong="H7911"\w* \w were|strong="H1121"\w* \w to|strong="H1121"\w* \w forget|strong="H7911"\w*,  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w could never|strong="H3808"\w* \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w you|strong="H3808"\w*!   
\q1
\v 16  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I have inscribed|strong="H2710"\w* \w your name|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w my palms|strong="H3709"\w*;  
\q1 \w your walls|strong="H2346"\w* \w are constantly|strong="H8548"\w* \w before|strong="H5048"\w* \w me|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Your children|strong="H1121"\w* \w hurry|strong="H4116"\w* \w back,|strong="H2040"\w*  
\q1 \w while those who destroyed|strong="H2040"\w* \w and devastated|strong="H2717"\w* \w you depart|strong="H3318"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Look|strong="H5375"\w* \w all around|strong="H5439"\w* \w you|strong="H7200"\w*\w !|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w to you.|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w As surely as I|strong="H0589"\w* \w live|strong="H2416"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w “you will certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w wear all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them like jewelry|strong="H5716"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will put|strong="H3847"\w* \w them on as if you were a bride|strong="H3618"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Yes|strong="H3588"\w*, \w your land|strong="H0776"\w* \w lies in ruins|strong="H2723"\w*;  
\q1 \w it is desolate|strong="H8074"\w* \w and devastated|strong="H2035"\w*.  
\q1 \w But now|strong="H6258"\w* \w you will be too small to hold your residents|strong="H3427"\w*,  
\q1 \w and those who devoured|strong="H1104"\w* \w you will be far|strong="H7368"\w* \w away|strong="H7368"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Yet the children born during your time of bereavement|strong="H7923"\w*  
\q1 \w will say|strong="H0559"\w* \w within your hearing|strong="H0241"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w This place|strong="H4725"\w* \w is too cramped|strong="H6862"\w* \w for us,|strong="H3427"\w*  
\q1 \w make room for us so we can live|strong="H3427"\w* \w here|strong="H4725"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 21  \w Then you will think|strong="H3824"\w* \w to yourself,|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w bore|strong="H3205"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w children|strong="H7921"\w* \w for me?|strong="H7921"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H7921"\w* \w was bereaved|strong="H7921"\w* \w and barren|strong="H1565"\w*,  
\q1 \w dismissed|strong="H5493"\w* \w and divorced|strong="H0428"\w*.  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w raised|strong="H1431"\w* \w these|strong="H0428"\w* \w children|strong="H7921"\w*\w ?|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w was left|strong="H7604"\w* \w all alone|strong="H0905"\w*;  
\q1 \w where|strong="H0375"\w* \w did these|strong="H0428"\w* \w children|strong="H7921"\w* come \w from|strong="H5493"\w*?’”   
\q1
\v 22  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w says:|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w* \w I will raise|strong="H5375"\w* \w my hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will raise|strong="H7311"\w* \w my signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the peoples|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w your sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w in their arms|strong="H2684"\w*  
\q1 \w and carry|strong="H5375"\w* \w your daughters|strong="H1323"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w their shoulders|strong="H3802"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w your children’s|strong="H0539"\w* \w guardians|strong="H0539"\w*;  
\q1 \w their princesses|strong="H8282"\w* \w will nurse|strong="H3243"\w* \w your children.|strong="H0639"\w*  
\q1 \w With their faces|strong="H0639"\w* \w to the ground|strong="H0776"\w* \w they will bow down|strong="H7812"\w* \w to you|strong="H3897"\w*  
\q1 \w and they will lick|strong="H3897"\w* \w the dirt|strong="H6083"\w* \w on|strong="H7272"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* \w feet|strong="H7272"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then you will recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H6960"\w*  
\q1 \w those who wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w patiently for me are not|strong="H3808"\w* \w put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Can spoils|strong="H4455"\w* \w be taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w from a warrior|strong="H1368"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H0518"\w* \w captives|strong="H7628"\w* \w be rescued|strong="H4422"\w* \w from a conqueror|strong="H6662"\w*?   
\q1
\v 25  \w Indeed|strong="H3541"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H7628"\w*  
\q1 \w “captives|strong="H7628"\w* \w will be taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w from a warrior|strong="H1368"\w*;  
\q1 \w spoils|strong="H4455"\w* \w will be rescued|strong="H4422"\w* \w from|strong="H0854"\w* \w a conqueror|strong="H6184"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w will oppose|strong="H7378"\w* \w your adversary|strong="H3401"\w*  
\q1 \w and I|strong="H0595"\w* \w will rescue|strong="H3467"\w* \w your children|strong="H1121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w I will make your oppressors|strong="H3238"\w* \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w their own flesh|strong="H1320"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will get drunk|strong="H7937"\w* \w on their own blood|strong="H1818"\w*, \w as if it were wine|strong="H6071"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then all|strong="H3605"\w* \w humankind|strong="H1320"\w* \w will recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , your deliverer|strong="H3467"\w*,  
\q1 \w your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w the powerful ruler|strong="H0046"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.”   
\c 50  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H0335"\w*  
\q1 \w “Where|strong="H0335"\w* \w is|strong="H2088"\w* \w your mother’s|strong="H0517"\w* \w divorce|strong="H3748"\w* \w certificate|strong="H5612"\w*  
\q1 \w by which|strong="H0834"\w* \w I divorced|strong="H7971"\w* \w her?|strong="H0176"\w*  
\q1 \w Or|strong="H0176"\w* \w to which|strong="H4310"\w* \w of my creditors|strong="H5383"\w* \w did I sell|strong="H4376"\w* \w you?|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w you were sold|strong="H4376"\w* \w because of your sins|strong="H5771"\w*;  
\q1 \w because of your rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w acts I divorced|strong="H7971"\w* \w your mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Why|strong="H4069"\w* \w does no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w challenge me when I come|strong="H0935"\w*\w ?|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w Why does no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one respond|strong="H6030"\w* \w when I call|strong="H7121"\w*\w ?|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w Is my hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w too weak|strong="H7114"\w* \w to deliver|strong="H6304"\w* \w you?|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w Do I lack|strong="H0369"\w* \w the power|strong="H3581"\w* \w to rescue|strong="H5337"\w* \w you?|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w with a mere shout|strong="H1606"\w* \w I can dry up|strong="H2717"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w*;  
\q1 \w I can turn|strong="H7760"\w* \w streams|strong="H5104"\w* \w into a desert|strong="H4057"\w*,  
\q1 \w so the fish|strong="H1710"\w* \w rot away|strong="H0887"\w* \w and die|strong="H4191"\w*  
\q1 \w from lack of water|strong="H6772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w I can clothe|strong="H3847"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w in darkness|strong="H6940"\w*;  
\q1 \w I can|strong="H7760"\w* \w cover|strong="H3682"\w* \w it with sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H7760"\w* Servant Perseveres  
\q1
\v 4  \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w has given|strong="H5414"\w* \w me the capacity to be his spokesman|strong="H3928"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w how to help|strong="H5790"\w* \w the weary|strong="H3287"\w*.  
\q1 \w He wakes|strong="H5782"\w* \w me up|strong="H5782"\w* \w every morning|strong="H1242"\w*;  
\q1 \w he makes|strong="H5782"\w* \w me alert|strong="H5782"\w* \w so I can listen attentively|strong="H8085"\w* \w as disciples|strong="H3928"\w* \w do|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has spoken|strong="H0241"\w* \w to me clearly|strong="H0241"\w*;  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w rebelled|strong="H4784"\w*,  
\q1 \w I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w turned|strong="H5472"\w* \w back|strong="H0268"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I offered|strong="H5414"\w* \w my back|strong="H1460"\w* \w to those who attacked|strong="H5221"\w*,  
\q1 \w my jaws|strong="H3895"\w* \w to those who tore out|strong="H4803"\w* \w my beard|strong="H4803"\w*;  
\q1 \w I did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hide|strong="H5641"\w* \w my face|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w from insults|strong="H3639"\w* \w and spitting|strong="H7536"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w But the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w helps|strong="H5826"\w* \w me,|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w I|strong="H7760"\w* \w am not|strong="H3808"\w* \w humiliated|strong="H3637"\w*.  
\q1 \w For that reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w I am steadfastly|strong="H7760"\w* \w resolved|strong="H2496"\w*;  
\q1 \w I know|strong="H3045"\w* \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The one who|strong="H4310"\w* \w vindicates me|strong="H6663"\w* \w is close|strong="H7138"\w* \w by.|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who dares|strong="H4310"\w* \w to argue|strong="H7378"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w me? Let us confront each other|strong="H6663"\w*\w !|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who is|strong="H4310"\w* \w my accuser|strong="H4941"\w*\w ?|strong="H5066"\w* Let \w him|strong="H0413"\w* challenge \w me|strong="H0413"\w*!   
\q1
\v 9  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w helps|strong="H5826"\w* \w me.|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who dares|strong="H4310"\w* \w to condemn|strong="H7561"\w* \w me?|strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them will wear out|strong="H1086"\w* \w like clothes|strong="H0899"\w*;  
\q1 \w a moth|strong="H6211"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w away|strong="H1086"\w* \w at|strong="H0398"\w* \w them|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w among you fears|strong="H3373"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ?|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H0834"\w* \w obeys|strong="H6963"\w* \w his servant|strong="H5650"\w*\w ?|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w Whoever|strong="H0834"\w* \w walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w in deep darkness|strong="H2825"\w*,  
\q1 \w without|strong="H0369"\w* \w light|strong="H5051"\w*,  
\q1 \w should trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H0834"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w and rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on his God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of you who start|strong="H6919"\w* \w a fire|strong="H0784"\w*  
\q1 \w and who equip|strong="H0247"\w* \w yourselves with|strong="H2131"\w* \w flaming|strong="H0784"\w* \w arrows|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w in the light|strong="H0217"\w* \w of the fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w you started|strong="H1197"\w*  
\q1 \w and among the flaming arrows|strong="H1197"\w* \w you ignited|strong="H2131"\w*\w !|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w is what you will receive|strong="H1961"\w* \w from me|strong="H3027"\w*\w :|strong="H7901"\w*  
\q1 \w you will lie down|strong="H7901"\w* \w in a place of pain|strong="H4620"\w*.   
\c 51  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me, you who pursue|strong="H7291"\w* \w godliness|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w who seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w !|strong="H5027"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H5027"\w* \w at the rock|strong="H6697"\w* \w from|strong="H0413"\w* \w which you were chiseled|strong="H2672"\w*,  
\q1 \w at the quarry|strong="H0953"\w* \w from|strong="H0413"\w* \w which you were dug|strong="H5365"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w Look|strong="H5027"\w* \w at Abraham|strong="H0085"\w*, \w your father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w and Sarah|strong="H8283"\w*, \w who gave you birth|strong="H2342"\w*.  
\q1 \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w I summoned|strong="H7121"\w* \w him, he was a lone|strong="H0259"\w* \w individual,|strong="H1288"\w*  
\q1 \w but I blessed|strong="H1288"\w* \w him|strong="H7235"\w* \w and|strong="H0001"\w* \w gave|strong="H7121"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w* \w numerous|strong="H7235"\w* descendants.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Certainly|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will console|strong="H5162"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will console|strong="H5162"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her ruins|strong="H2723"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w her wilderness|strong="H4057"\w* \w like Eden|strong="H5731"\w*,  
\q1 \w her desert|strong="H6160"\w* \w like the Garden|strong="H1588"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H8342"\w*  
\q1 \w Happiness|strong="H8342"\w* \w and joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w will be restored|strong="H4672"\w* \w to|strong="H8426"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*,  
\q1 \w thanksgiving|strong="H8426"\w* \w and the sound|strong="H6963"\w* \w of music|strong="H2172"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Pay attention|strong="H7181"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w my people|strong="H5971"\w*\w !|strong="H0238"\w*  
\q1 \w Listen|strong="H0238"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w my people|strong="H3816"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will issue|strong="H8451"\w* \w a decree|strong="H3318"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will make my|strong="H8451"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w a light|strong="H0216"\w* \w to the nations|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w I am ready|strong="H7138"\w* \w to vindicate|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w I am ready|strong="H3318"\w* \w to deliver|strong="H3468"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will establish|strong="H2220"\w* \w justice|strong="H8199"\w* \w among|strong="H0413"\w* \w the nations|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w The coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w wait patiently|strong="H6960"\w* \w for me;|strong="H3176"\w*  
\q1 \w they wait in anticipation|strong="H3176"\w* \w for|strong="H0413"\w* \w the revelation of my power|strong="H2220"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Look|strong="H5375"\w* \w up at the sky|strong="H8064"\w*\w !|strong="H5027"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H5027"\w* \w at the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w below|strong="H8478"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w will dissipate|strong="H4414"\w* \w like smoke|strong="H6227"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w will wear out|strong="H1086"\w* \w like clothes|strong="H0899"\w*;  
\q1 \w its residents|strong="H3427"\w* \w will die|strong="H4191"\w* \w like|strong="H3644"\w* \w gnats|strong="H3651"\w*.  
\q1 \w But the deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w I give|strong="H5769"\w* \w is|strong="H0776"\w* \w permanent|strong="H5769"\w*;  
\q1 \w the vindication|strong="H6666"\w* \w I provide|strong="H1961"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w disappear|strong="H2865"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me|strong="H0413"\w*, \w you who know|strong="H3045"\w* \w what is right|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w you people|strong="H5971"\w* \w who are aware|strong="H3820"\w* \w of my|strong="H3820"\w* \w law|strong="H8451"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of the insults|strong="H2781"\w* \w of men|strong="H0582"\w*;  
\q1 \w don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be discouraged|strong="H2865"\w* \w because of their abuse|strong="H1421"\w*!   
\q1
\v 8  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w a moth|strong="H6211"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w away at them like clothes;|strong="H0899"\w*  
\q1 \w a clothes|strong="H0899"\w* \w moth|strong="H5580"\w* \w will devour|strong="H0398"\w* \w them like wool|strong="H6785"\w*.  
\q1 \w But the vindication|strong="H6666"\w* \w I provide|strong="H1961"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w permanent|strong="H5769"\w*;  
\q1 \w the deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w I|strong="H3588"\w* \w give|strong="H0398"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w last|strong="H1755"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 9  \w Wake up|strong="H5782"\w*\w ! Wake up|strong="H5782"\w*\w !|strong="H3847"\w*  
\q1 \w Clothe|strong="H3847"\w* \w yourself with strength|strong="H5797"\w*, \w O arm|strong="H2220"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w !|strong="H5782"\w*  
\q1 \w Wake up|strong="H5782"\w* \w as in former|strong="H6924"\w* \w times|strong="H3117"\w*, \w as in antiquity|strong="H5769"\w*\w !|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w Did you|strong="H0859"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w smash|strong="H2672"\w* \w the Proud One|strong="H7294"\w*\w ?|strong="H2490"\w*  
\q1 \w Did you not|strong="H2490"\w* \w wound|strong="H2490"\w* \w the sea monster|strong="H8577"\w*?   
\q1
\v 10  \w Did you|strong="H0859"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w dry|strong="H2717"\w* \w up the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of the great|strong="H7227"\w* \w deep|strong="H8415"\w*\w ?|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w Did you not make|strong="H7760"\w* \w a path|strong="H1870"\w* \w through the depths|strong="H4615"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H1350"\w* \w those delivered from bondage|strong="H1350"\w* \w could cross|strong="H5674"\w* \w over|strong="H5674"\w*?   
\q1
\v 11  \w Those|strong="H5921"\w* whom \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has ransomed|strong="H6299"\w* \w will return|strong="H7725"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w with a happy|strong="H8057"\w* \w shout|strong="H7440"\w*.  
\q1 \w Unending|strong="H5769"\w* \w joy will crown|strong="H7218"\w* \w them,|strong="H8342"\w*  
\q1 \w happiness|strong="H8342"\w* \w and joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w will overwhelm|strong="H5381"\w* \w them;|strong="H3015"\w*  
\q1 \w grief|strong="H3015"\w* \w and suffering|strong="H0585"\w* \w will disappear|strong="H5127"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12 “\w I|strong="H0595"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w the one who|strong="H4310"\w* \w consoles|strong="H5162"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*.  
\q1 \w Why are you|strong="H0859"\w* \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of mortal|strong="H0582"\w* \w men|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w of mere human|strong="H0120"\w* \w beings who are as short-lived|strong="H5414"\w* \w as grass|strong="H2682"\w*?   
\q1
\v 13  \w Why do you forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , who made|strong="H6213"\w* \w you,|strong="H5186"\w*  
\q1 \w who stretched|strong="H5186"\w* \w out the sky|strong="H8064"\w*  
\q1 \w and founded|strong="H3245"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w ?|strong="H8548"\w*  
\q1 \w Why do you constantly|strong="H8548"\w* \w tremble|strong="H6342"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w long|strong="H2534"\w*  
\q1 \w at the anger|strong="H2534"\w* \w of the oppressor|strong="H6693"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he makes|strong="H3559"\w* \w plans to destroy|strong="H7843"\w*\w ?|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w is the anger|strong="H2534"\w* \w of the oppressor|strong="H6693"\w*?   
\q1
\v 14  \w The one who suffers|strong="H6808"\w* \w will soon|strong="H4116"\w* \w be released|strong="H6605"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w* \w in prison|strong="H7845"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go hungry|strong="H3899"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w am|strong="H0595"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w who churns|strong="H7280"\w* \w up the sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w so that its waves|strong="H1530"\w* \w surge|strong="H1993"\w*.  
\q1 \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who commands armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is his name|strong="H8034"\w*!   
\s1 Zion’s Time \w to|strong="H3068"\w* Celebrate  
\q1
\v 16  \w I commission|strong="H7760"\w* \w you|strong="H6310"\w* \w as|strong="H1697"\w* \w my|strong="H7760"\w* \w spokesman|strong="H6310"\w*;  
\q1 \w I cover|strong="H3680"\w* \w you with the palm|strong="H6738"\w* \w of my hand|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\q1 \w to establish|strong="H5193"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w and to found|strong="H3245"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w to say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w ‘You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my people|strong="H5971"\w*.’”   
\q1
\v 17  \w Wake|strong="H5782"\w* \w up! Wake|strong="H5782"\w* \w up!|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w Get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up, O Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*\w !|strong="H8354"\w*  
\q1 \w You drank|strong="H8354"\w* \w from|strong="H3027"\w* \w the cup|strong="H3563"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w passed to you,|strong="H2534"\w*  
\q1 \w which was full of his anger|strong="H2534"\w*\w !|strong="H3563"\w*  
\q1 \w You drained dry|strong="H3563"\w*  
\q1 \w the goblet|strong="H3563"\w* \w full of intoxicating|strong="H8653"\w* wine.   
\q1
\v 18  \w There was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one to lead|strong="H5095"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w among all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the children|strong="H1121"\w* \w she bore|strong="H3205"\w*;  
\q1 \w there was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one to take|strong="H2388"\w* \w her by the hand|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w among all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the children|strong="H1121"\w* \w she raised|strong="H1431"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w These|strong="H2007"\w* \w double|strong="H8147"\w* \w disasters confronted|strong="H7122"\w* \w you.|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w But who|strong="H4310"\w* \w feels sorry|strong="H5110"\w* \w for you?|strong="H7701"\w*  
\q1 \w Destruction|strong="H7701"\w* \w and devastation|strong="H7667"\w*,  
\q1 \w famine|strong="H7458"\w* \w and sword|strong="H2719"\w*.  
\q1 \w But who|strong="H4310"\w* \w consoles|strong="H5162"\w* \w you|strong="H7122"\w*?   
\q1
\v 20  \w Your children|strong="H1121"\w* \w faint|strong="H5968"\w*;  
\q1 \w they lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w at the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w of every|strong="H3605"\w* \w street|strong="H2351"\w*  
\q1 \w like an antelope|strong="H8377"\w* \w in a snare.|strong="H4364"\w*  
\q1 \w They are left in a stupor|strong="H4364"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w anger|strong="H2534"\w*,  
\q1 \w by the battle cry|strong="H1606"\w* \w of your God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to this|strong="H2063"\w*, \w oppressed|strong="H6041"\w* \w one,|strong="H7937"\w*  
\q1 \w who is drunk|strong="H7937"\w*, \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w from wine|strong="H3196"\w*!   
\q1
\v 22  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w your sovereign master|strong="H0136"\w*, \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I have removed|strong="H3947"\w* \w from your hand|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w the cup|strong="H3563"\w* \w of intoxicating wine|strong="H8653"\w*,  
\q1 \w the goblet|strong="H3563"\w* \w full of my anger|strong="H2534"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w have to drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w it|strong="H3254"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w I will put|strong="H7760"\w* \w it into the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of your tormentors|strong="H3013"\w*  
\q1 \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to you, ‘Lie down|strong="H7812"\w*, \w so we can walk over|strong="H5674"\w* \w you.’|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w You made|strong="H7760"\w* \w your back|strong="H1460"\w* \w like the ground|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w and like the street|strong="H2351"\w* \w for those who walked over|strong="H5674"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.”   
\c 52  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Wake up|strong="H5782"\w*\w ! Wake up|strong="H5782"\w*\w !|strong="H3847"\w*  
\q1 \w Clothe|strong="H3847"\w* \w yourself with strength|strong="H5797"\w*, \w O Zion|strong="H6726"\w*\w !|strong="H3847"\w*  
\q1 \w Put on|strong="H3847"\w* \w your beautiful|strong="H8597"\w* \w clothes|strong="H0899"\w*,  
\q1 \w O Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*, \w holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w city|strong="H5892"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w uncircumcised|strong="H6189"\w* \w and unclean|strong="H2931"\w* \w pagans|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H3254"\w* \w invade|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Shake|strong="H5287"\w* \w off the dirt|strong="H6083"\w*\w !|strong="H6965"\w*  
\q1 \w Get|strong="H6965"\w* \w up, captive|strong="H3427"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*\w !|strong="H6605"\w*  
\q1 \w Take off the iron|strong="H6605"\w* \w chains|strong="H4147"\w* \w around your neck|strong="H6677"\w*,  
\q1 \w O captive|strong="H7628"\w* \w daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says:|strong="H4376"\w*  
\q1 \w “You were sold|strong="H4376"\w* \w for nothing|strong="H2600"\w*,  
\q1 \w and you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be redeemed|strong="H1350"\w* \w for money|strong="H3701"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w says:|strong="H7223"\w*  
\q1 \w “In the beginning|strong="H7223"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w went|strong="H3381"\w* \w to live temporarily|strong="H1481"\w* \w in Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*;  
\q1 \w Assyria|strong="H0804"\w* \w oppressed|strong="H6231"\w* \w them|strong="H3381"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w no|strong="H0657"\w* good reason.   
\q1
\v 5  \w And now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w do we have here|strong="H6311"\w*\w ?”|strong="H5002"\w* \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w “Indeed my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w have been carried away|strong="H3947"\w* \w for nothing|strong="H2600"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who rule|strong="H4910"\w* \w over them taunt|strong="H3213"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H8034"\w*  
\q1 \w “and my name|strong="H8034"\w* \w is constantly|strong="H8548"\w* \w slandered|strong="H5006"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w long|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w For this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will know|strong="H3045"\w* \w my name|strong="H8034"\w*,  
\q1 \w for this reason|strong="H3651"\w* \w they will know|strong="H3117"\w* \w at|strong="H3117"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w the one|strong="H1931"\w* \w who says|strong="H1696"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Here I am|strong="H2005"\w*.’”   
\q1
\v 7  \w How|strong="H4100"\w* \w delightful|strong="H4998"\w* \w it is to see approaching over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w the feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w of a messenger|strong="H1319"\w* \w who announces|strong="H8085"\w* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w*,  
\q1 \w a messenger|strong="H1319"\w* \w who brings good|strong="H2896"\w* \w news, who announces|strong="H8085"\w* \w deliverance|strong="H3444"\w*,  
\q1 \w who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to Zion|strong="H6726"\w*, \w “Your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w reigns|strong="H4427"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 8  \w Listen|strong="H6963"\w*, \w your watchmen|strong="H6822"\w* \w shout|strong="H6963"\w*;  
\q1 \w in unison|strong="H3162"\w* \w they shout|strong="H7442"\w* \w for joy,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they see|strong="H7200"\w* \w with their very|strong="H5869"\w* \w own eyes|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to Zion|strong="H6726"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w In unison|strong="H3162"\w* \w give a joyful|strong="H6476"\w* \w shout|strong="H7442"\w*,  
\q1 \w O ruins|strong="H2723"\w* \w of Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w consoles|strong="H5162"\w* \w his people|strong="H5971"\w*;  
\q1 \w he protects|strong="H1350"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w reveals|strong="H2834"\w* \w his royal power|strong="H2220"\w*  
\q1 \w in the sight|strong="H5869"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w the entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w sees|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w our God|strong="H0430"\w* \w deliver|strong="H3444"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Leave|strong="H5493"\w*\w ! Leave|strong="H5493"\w*\w ! Get out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of there|strong="H8033"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w touch|strong="H5060"\w* \w anything unclean|strong="H2931"\w*\w !|strong="H3318"\w*  
\q1 \w Get out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of it|strong="H8432"\w*\w !|strong="H1305"\w*  
\q1 \w Stay pure|strong="H1305"\w*, \w you who carry|strong="H5375"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w holy items|strong="H3627"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w Yet|strong="H3588"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w depart|strong="H3318"\w* \w quickly|strong="H2649"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w leave|strong="H1980"\w* \w in a panic|strong="H4499"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w goes|strong="H1980"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you;|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w the God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w is your rear guard|strong="H0622"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H6440"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* \w Will|strong="H3068"\w* Vindicate \w His|strong="H3068"\w* Servant  
\q1
\v 13 “\w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w will succeed|strong="H7919"\w*\w !|strong="H7311"\w*  
\q1 \w He will be elevated|strong="H7311"\w*, \w lifted|strong="H5375"\w* \w high|strong="H1361"\w*, \w and greatly|strong="H3966"\w* \w exalted|strong="H1361"\w* –   
\q1
\v 14  \w (just|strong="H0834"\w* \w as many|strong="H7227"\w* \w were horrified|strong="H8074"\w* \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w the sight of you)|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w he was so|strong="H3651"\w* \w disfigured|strong="H4893"\w* \w he no longer looked like|strong="H8389"\w* \w a man|strong="H0120"\w*;   
\q1
\v 15  \w his form was so|strong="H3651"\w* \w marred|strong="H5137"\w* \w he|strong="H0834"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H3808"\w* \w looked|strong="H7200"\w* human –  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w now|strong="H3588"\w* \w he|strong="H0834"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* startle \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w*.  
\q1 \w Kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* \w be|strong="H3808"\w* shocked \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w his|strong="H5921"\w* exaltation,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they|strong="H0834"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* \w witness|strong="H8085"\w* something unannounced \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H4428"\w* \w they|strong="H0834"\w* \w will|strong="H0834"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* something \w they|strong="H0834"\w* \w had|strong="H0834"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w about|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\c 53  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w would have believed|strong="H0539"\w* \w what we|strong="H8052"\w* just \w heard|strong="H8052"\w*\w ?|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w When|strong="H3068"\w* \w was|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w power|strong="H2220"\w* \w revealed|strong="H1540"\w* \w through|strong="H5921"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w*?   
\q1
\v 2  \w He sprouted up|strong="H5927"\w* \w like a twig|strong="H3126"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w God,|strong="H8328"\w*  
\q1 \w like a root|strong="H8328"\w* \w out of parched|strong="H6723"\w* \w soil|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w he had no|strong="H3808"\w* \w stately form|strong="H8389"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w majesty|strong="H1926"\w* \w that might catch our attention|strong="H7200"\w*,  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w special appearance|strong="H4758"\w* \w that we should want|strong="H2530"\w* \w to|strong="H0776"\w* follow \w him|strong="H6440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w He was despised|strong="H0959"\w* \w and rejected|strong="H2310"\w* \w by people|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who experienced pain|strong="H4341"\w* \w and was acquainted|strong="H3045"\w* \w with illness|strong="H2483"\w*;  
\q1 \w people hid|strong="H4564"\w* \w their faces|strong="H6440"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w him;|strong="H0959"\w*  
\q1 \w he was despised|strong="H0959"\w*, \w and we considered him insignificant|strong="H2803"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w But|strong="H0403"\w* \w he lifted up our illnesses|strong="H2483"\w*,  
\q1 \w he carried|strong="H5445"\w* \w our pain|strong="H4341"\w*;  
\q1 \w even though we|strong="H0587"\w* \w thought|strong="H2803"\w* \w he was|strong="H1931"\w* \w being punished|strong="H5060"\w*,  
\q1 \w attacked|strong="H5221"\w* \w by God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w and afflicted|strong="H6031"\w* \w for|strong="H0430"\w* something \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w had|strong="H0430"\w* done.   
\q1
\v 5  \w He was|strong="H1931"\w* \w wounded|strong="H2490"\w* \w because of|strong="H6588"\w* \w our|strong="H5921"\w* \w rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds,|strong="H1792"\w*  
\q1 \w crushed|strong="H1792"\w* \w because of our sins|strong="H5771"\w*;  
\q1 \w he endured|strong="H4148"\w* \w punishment that made us well|strong="H7965"\w*;  
\q1 \w because of his wounds|strong="H2250"\w* \w we have been healed|strong="H7495"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of us had wandered|strong="H8582"\w* \w off like sheep|strong="H6629"\w*;  
\q1 \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w of us had strayed|strong="H6437"\w* \w off on his own path|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H6437"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w caused|strong="H6293"\w* \w the sin|strong="H5771"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of us to attack|strong="H6293"\w* \w him|strong="H0853"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w He was treated harshly|strong="H5065"\w* \w and afflicted|strong="H6031"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w even open|strong="H6605"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w*.  
\q1 \w Like a lamb|strong="H7716"\w* \w led|strong="H2986"\w* \w to the slaughtering|strong="H2874"\w* \w block,|strong="H7353"\w*  
\q1 \w like a sheep|strong="H7353"\w* \w silent|strong="H0481"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w her shearers|strong="H1494"\w*,  
\q1 \w he did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w even open|strong="H6605"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w He was led away|strong="H3947"\w* \w after an unjust trial|strong="H6115"\w* –  
\q1 \w but who|strong="H4310"\w* \w even cared|strong="H7878"\w*\w ?|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w he was cut|strong="H1504"\w* \w off from the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w of the living|strong="H2416"\w*;  
\q1 \w because of the rebellion|strong="H6588"\w* \w of his own|strong="H5971"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w he was wounded|strong="H5061"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w They intended to bury|strong="H5414"\w* \w him with criminals|strong="H0854"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he ended up in a rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w man’s tomb|strong="H6913"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H5921"\w* \w he had committed no|strong="H3808"\w* \w violent|strong="H2555"\w* \w deeds,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w had he spoken|strong="H6310"\w* \w deceitfully|strong="H4820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Though|strong="H0518"\w* \w the|strong="H7200"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w desired|strong="H2654"\w* \w to crush|strong="H1792"\w* \w him and make him ill|strong="H2470"\w*,  
\q1 \w once restitution|strong="H5315"\w* \w is made|strong="H7760"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w and enjoy long|strong="H0748"\w* \w life|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H7200"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w purpose|strong="H2656"\w* \w will be accomplished|strong="H6743"\w* \w through|strong="H3027"\w* \w him|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Having|strong="H5315"\w* \w suffered|strong="H7200"\w*, \w he will reflect|strong="H5999"\w* \w on his work|strong="H5999"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will be satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w when he understands|strong="H1847"\w* \w what he has done.|strong="H5650"\w*  
\q1 \w “My servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w will acquit many|strong="H7227"\w*,  
\q1 \w for he carried|strong="H5445"\w* \w their sins|strong="H5771"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w I will assign|strong="H2505"\w* \w him a portion|strong="H2505"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the multitudes|strong="H7227"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will divide|strong="H2505"\w* \w the spoils|strong="H7998"\w* \w of victory with the powerful|strong="H6099"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H0834"\w* \w he willingly submitted|strong="H6168"\w* \w to death|strong="H4194"\w*  
\q1 \w and was numbered|strong="H4487"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the rebels|strong="H6586"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he|strong="H1931"\w* \w lifted up|strong="H5375"\w* \w the sin|strong="H2399"\w* \w of many|strong="H7227"\w*  
\q1 \w and intervened|strong="H6293"\w* \w on|strong="H8478"\w* behalf \w of the rebels|strong="H6586"\w*.”   
\c 54  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Shout for joy|strong="H7442"\w*, \w O barren|strong="H6135"\w* \w one who has not|strong="H3808"\w* \w given birth|strong="H3205"\w*\w !|strong="H6476"\w*  
\q1 \w Give|strong="H6476"\w* \w a joyful shout|strong="H7440"\w* \w and cry out|strong="H6670"\w*, \w you who have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w been in labor|strong="H2342"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the children|strong="H1121"\w* \w of the desolate|strong="H8074"\w* \w one are more numerous|strong="H7227"\w*  
\q1 \w than the children|strong="H1121"\w* \w of the married woman|strong="H1166"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Make|strong="H7337"\w* \w your tent|strong="H0168"\w* \w larger|strong="H7337"\w*,  
\q1 \w stretch|strong="H5186"\w* \w your tent|strong="H4908"\w* \w curtains|strong="H3407"\w* \w farther out!|strong="H2820"\w*  
\q1 \w Spare|strong="H2820"\w* \w no|strong="H0408"\w* \w effort,|strong="H0748"\w*  
\q1 \w lengthen|strong="H0748"\w* \w your ropes|strong="H4340"\w*,  
\q1 \w and pound|strong="H2388"\w* \w your stakes|strong="H3489"\w* \w deep|strong="H2388"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will spread out|strong="H6555"\w* \w to the right|strong="H3225"\w* \w and to the left|strong="H8040"\w*;  
\q1 \w your children|strong="H2233"\w* \w will conquer|strong="H3423"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w and will resettle|strong="H3427"\w* \w desolate|strong="H8074"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be intimidated|strong="H3637"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be humiliated|strong="H2659"\w*\w !|strong="H7911"\w*  
\q1 \w You will forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w about the shame|strong="H1322"\w* \w you experienced in your youth|strong="H5934"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w the disgrace|strong="H2781"\w* \w of your abandonment|strong="H0491"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w your husband|strong="H1166"\w* \w is the one who made|strong="H6213"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w* –  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w who|strong="H3605"\w* commands \w armies|strong="H6635"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w*.  
\q1 \w He|strong="H3588"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* \w protector|strong="H3478"\w*, \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w Holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.  
\q1 \w He|strong="H3588"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w called|strong="H7121"\w* “\w God|strong="H0430"\w* \w of|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 6 “\w Indeed, the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will call|strong="H7121"\w* \w you back|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w like a wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w who|strong="H3588"\w* \w has been abandoned|strong="H5805"\w* \w and suffers|strong="H6087"\w* \w from depression|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a young|strong="H5271"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w she has been rejected|strong="H3988"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7 “\w For a short|strong="H6996"\w* \w time|strong="H7281"\w* \w I abandoned|strong="H5800"\w* \w you,|strong="H1419"\w*  
\q1 \w but with great|strong="H1419"\w* \w compassion|strong="H7356"\w* \w I will gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w you|strong="H6908"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w In a burst|strong="H8241"\w* \w of anger|strong="H7110"\w* \w I rejected|strong="H6440"\w* \w you|strong="H7281"\w* momentarily,  
\q1 \w but with|strong="H4480"\w* \w lasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w devotion|strong="H2617"\w* \w I will have compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on you,”|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 9 “\w As|strong="H3117"\w* \w far as I am concerned|strong="H3117"\w*, \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w is like|strong="H0834"\w* \w in Noah’s|strong="H5146"\w* \w time|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w when I vowed|strong="H7650"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w of Noah’s|strong="H5146"\w* \w flood|strong="H5750"\w* \w would|strong="H0834"\w* never \w again|strong="H5750"\w* \w cover the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.  
\q1 \w In the same|strong="H3651"\w* \w way I have vowed|strong="H7650"\w* \w that I will not be angry|strong="H7107"\w* \w at you or shout|strong="H1605"\w* \w at|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Even if|strong="H3588"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w are removed|strong="H4185"\w*  
\q1 \w and the hills|strong="H1389"\w* \w displaced|strong="H4131"\w*,  
\q1 \w my devotion|strong="H2617"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be|strong="H4131"\w* \w removed|strong="H4185"\w* \w from you,|strong="H1285"\w*  
\q1 \w nor will my covenant|strong="H1285"\w* \w of friendship|strong="H7965"\w* \w be displaced|strong="H4131"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , the one who has compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on|strong="H3068"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11 “\w O afflicted|strong="H6041"\w* \w one, driven away,|strong="H5590"\w* \w and|strong="H0068"\w* unconsoled\w !|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w about to set your stones|strong="H0068"\w* \w in antimony|strong="H6320"\w*  
\q1 \w and I lay|strong="H7257"\w* \w your foundation|strong="H3245"\w* \w with lapis-lazuli|strong="H5601"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w I will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w your pinnacles|strong="H8121"\w* \w out of gems|strong="H0068"\w*,  
\q1 \w your gates out|strong="H8179"\w* \w of beryl|strong="H0688"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your outer|strong="H3605"\w* \w wall|strong="H1366"\w* \w out|strong="H3605"\w* \w of beautiful|strong="H2656"\w* \w stones|strong="H0068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w your children|strong="H1121"\w* \w will be followers|strong="H3928"\w* \w of|strong="H1121"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H7227"\w*  
\q1 \w and your children will enjoy great|strong="H7227"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w You will be reestablished when I|strong="H7368"\w* \w vindicate|strong="H6666"\w* \w you.|strong="H6233"\w*  
\q1 \w You will not experience oppression|strong="H6233"\w*;  
\q1 \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will not be terrified,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w nothing frightening|strong="H4288"\w* \w will come near|strong="H7126"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w If|strong="H2005"\w* \w anyone dares|strong="H1481"\w* \w to|strong="H1481"\w* \w challenge|strong="H1481"\w* \w you, it will not|strong="H0657"\w* \w be my doing!|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Whoever|strong="H4310"\w* \w tries|strong="H0854"\w* \w to challenge|strong="H5307"\w* \w you|strong="H0854"\w* \w will|strong="H5307"\w* \w be defeated|strong="H5307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w create|strong="H1254"\w* \w the craftsman|strong="H2796"\w*,  
\q1 \w who fans|strong="H5301"\w* \w the coals|strong="H6352"\w* \w into a fire|strong="H0784"\w*  
\q1 \w and forges|strong="H3318"\w* \w a weapon|strong="H3627"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w create|strong="H1254"\w* \w the destroyer|strong="H7843"\w* \w so he might devastate|strong="H2254"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w weapon|strong="H3627"\w* \w forged|strong="H3335"\w* \w to be used|strong="H3627"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w you will succeed|strong="H6743"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will refute|strong="H5159"\w* \w everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who tries|strong="H4941"\w* \w to accuse|strong="H7561"\w* \w you.|strong="H2063"\w*  
\q1 \w This|strong="H2063"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w what|strong="H4941"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will do for his servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w –|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w I will vindicate|strong="H6666"\w* \w them,”|strong="H5002"\w*  
\q1 \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 55  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Hey|strong="H1945"\w*, \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who are thirsty|strong="H6771"\w*, \w come|strong="H1980"\w* \w to the water|strong="H4325"\w*\w !|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w You who have|strong="H0834"\w* \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w money|strong="H3701"\w*, \w come|strong="H1980"\w*\w !|strong="H7666"\w*  
\q1 \w Buy|strong="H7666"\w* \w and eat|strong="H0398"\w*\w !|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w Come|strong="H1980"\w*\w ! Buy|strong="H7666"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w and milk|strong="H2461"\w*  
\q1 \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w money|strong="H3701"\w* \w and without|strong="H3808"\w* \w cost|strong="H4242"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w Why|strong="H4100"\w* \w pay|strong="H8254"\w* \w money|strong="H3701"\w* \w for something that will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w nourish|strong="H3899"\w* \w you?|strong="H3018"\w*  
\q1 \w Why spend|strong="H3018"\w* \w your|strong="H8085"\w* hard-earned \w money|strong="H3701"\w* \w on something that will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfy|strong="H7654"\w*\w ?|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w carefully|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me and eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w what is nourishing|strong="H2896"\w*\w !|strong="H6026"\w*  
\q1 \w Enjoy|strong="H6026"\w* \w fine food|strong="H1880"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w Pay attention|strong="H0241"\w* \w and come|strong="H1980"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me!|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w so you|strong="H5315"\w* \w can live|strong="H2421"\w*\w !|strong="H3772"\w*  
\q1 \w Then I will make|strong="H3772"\w* \w an unconditional covenantal promise|strong="H1285"\w* \w to|strong="H0539"\w* \w you|strong="H0413"\w*,  
\q1 \w just like the reliable|strong="H0539"\w* \w covenantal|strong="H5769"\w* \w promises|strong="H2617"\w* \w I made to David|strong="H1732"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I made him a witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w to nations|strong="H3816"\w*,  
\q1 \w a ruler|strong="H5057"\w* \w and commander|strong="H6680"\w* \w of nations|strong="H3816"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w you will summon|strong="H7121"\w* \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w previously know|strong="H3045"\w*;  
\q1 \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w that|strong="H3045"\w* \w did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w previously know|strong="H3045"\w* \w you will run|strong="H7323"\w* \w to you,|strong="H4616"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H4616"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he bestows|strong="H6286"\w* \w honor|strong="H6286"\w* \w on|strong="H0413"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w while he makes himself available|strong="H4672"\w*;  
\q1 \w call|strong="H7121"\w* \w to him while|strong="H1961"\w* \w he is nearby|strong="H7138"\w*!   
\q1
\v 7  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w need to abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w their lifestyle|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w and sinful|strong="H0205"\w* \w people their plans|strong="H4284"\w*.  
\q1 \w They should return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w , and he will show mercy|strong="H7355"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w them,|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w and to their God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he will freely|strong="H7235"\w* \w forgive|strong="H5545"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8 “\w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w my plans|strong="H3808"\w* \w are|strong="H3068"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w like|strong="H4284"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* \w plans|strong="H4284"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my deeds|strong="H3808"\w* \w are|strong="H3068"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w like|strong="H1870"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* \w deeds|strong="H1870"\w*,   
\q1
\v 9  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w just as|strong="H1361"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w is higher than|strong="H1361"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w my deeds|strong="H1361"\w* \w are|strong="H8064"\w* \w superior|strong="H1870"\w* \w to|strong="H1870"\w* \w your|strong="H3588"\w* \w deeds|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w and my plans|strong="H1870"\w* \w superior|strong="H1870"\w* \w to your plans|strong="H4284"\w*.  
\v 10   
\q1 \w The rain|strong="H1653"\w* \w and snow|strong="H7950"\w* \w fall from|strong="H4480"\w* \w the sky|strong="H8064"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w return|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0518"\w* \w instead water|strong="H7301"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and make it produce|strong="H6779"\w* \w and yield|strong="H5414"\w* \w crops,|strong="H7301"\w*  
\q1 \w and provide|strong="H7301"\w* \w seed|strong="H2233"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the planter|strong="H2232"\w* \w and food|strong="H3899"\w* \w for those who must eat|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w In the same way|strong="H3651"\w*, \w the promise|strong="H1697"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w I make|strong="H3318"\w*  
\q1 \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w return|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w me, having accomplished|strong="H6213"\w* \w nothing|strong="H7387"\w*.  
\q1 \w No|strong="H0518"\w*, \w it is realized as|strong="H0834"\w* \w I desire|strong="H2654"\w*  
\q1 \w and is fulfilled|strong="H6743"\w* \w as|strong="H0834"\w* \w I intend|strong="H7971"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 12  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w* \w you will go out|strong="H3318"\w* \w with joy|strong="H8057"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will be led|strong="H2986"\w* \w along in peace|strong="H7965"\w*;  
\q1 \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w and hills|strong="H1389"\w* \w will give|strong="H6476"\w* \w a joyful shout|strong="H7440"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the trees|strong="H6086"\w* \w in the field|strong="H7704"\w* \w will clap|strong="H4222"\w* \w their hands|strong="H3709"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Evergreens|strong="H1265"\w* \w will grow|strong="H5927"\w* \w in place of|strong="H8478"\w* \w thorn bushes|strong="H5285"\w*,  
\q1 \w firs|strong="H1918"\w* \w will grow|strong="H5927"\w* \w in place of|strong="H8478"\w* \w nettles|strong="H5636"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a monument|strong="H8034"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H5769"\w*  
\q1 \w a permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w reminder|strong="H0226"\w* \w that will remain|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\c 56  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 “\w Promote|strong="H8104"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*\w ! Do|strong="H6213"\w* \w what is right|strong="H6666"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am ready|strong="H7138"\w* \w to deliver you;|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w I am ready|strong="H0935"\w* \w to vindicate|strong="H6666"\w* \w you openly|strong="H1540"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The people|strong="H0376"\w* \w who do|strong="H6213"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w will be blessed|strong="H0835"\w*,  
\q1 \w the people|strong="H0120"\w* \w who commit themselves to obedience|strong="H2388"\w*,  
\q1 \w who observe|strong="H8104"\w* \w the Sabbath|strong="H7676"\w* \w and do not defile|strong="H2490"\w* \w it,|strong="H8104"\w*  
\q1 \w who refrain|strong="H8104"\w* \w from|strong="H3027"\w* \w doing|strong="H6213"\w* \w anything|strong="H3605"\w* \w that is wrong|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w No|strong="H0408"\w* \w foreigner|strong="H5236"\w* \w who becomes a follower|strong="H3867"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w should say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w The|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will certainly|strong="H0914"\w* \w exclude|strong="H0914"\w* \w me from his people|strong="H5971"\w*.’  
\q1 \w The eunuch|strong="H5631"\w* \w should not|strong="H0408"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w like|strong="H6086"\w* \w a dried-up|strong="H3002"\w* \w tree|strong="H6086"\w*.’”   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w : |strong="H5631"\w*  
\q1 \w “For the eunuchs|strong="H5631"\w* \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w observe|strong="H8104"\w* \w my Sabbaths|strong="H7676"\w*  
\q1 \w and choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w pleases|strong="H2654"\w* \w me|strong="H2388"\w*  
\q1 \w and are faithful|strong="H2388"\w* \w to|strong="H1285"\w* \w my|strong="H8104"\w* \w covenant|strong="H1285"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w I will set up|strong="H5414"\w* \w within my temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w and my walls|strong="H2346"\w* \w a monument|strong="H8034"\w*  
\q1 \w that will be better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w and daughters|strong="H1323"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will set up|strong="H5414"\w* \w a permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w monument|strong="H8034"\w* \w for them that|strong="H0834"\w* \w will remain|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w As for foreigners|strong="H5236"\w* \w who become followers|strong="H3867"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w and serve|strong="H8334"\w* \w him,|strong="H0157"\w*  
\q1 \w who love|strong="H0157"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of|strong="H1121"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w and want to be|strong="H1961"\w* \w his servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w –|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who observe|strong="H8104"\w* \w the Sabbath|strong="H7676"\w* \w and do not defile|strong="H2490"\w* \w it,|strong="H2388"\w*  
\q1 \w and who are faithful|strong="H2388"\w* \w to|strong="H1285"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w covenant|strong="H1285"\w* –   
\q1
\v 7  \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w them to|strong="H0413"\w* \w my holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will make them happy|strong="H8055"\w* \w in the temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w where people pray|strong="H8605"\w* \w to me.|strong="H5930"\w*  
\q1 \w Their burnt offerings|strong="H5930"\w* \w and sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w* \w will be accepted|strong="H7522"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w my altar|strong="H4196"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w my temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w will be known as a temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w where all|strong="H3605"\w* \w nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w may pray|strong="H8605"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 8  \w The sovereign|strong="H3069"\w* \sc  \+w Lord|strong="H0136"\+w*\sc* \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w this,|strong="H6908"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who gathers|strong="H6908"\w* \w the dispersed|strong="H1760"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*\w :|strong="H5750"\w*  
\q1 \w “I will still|strong="H5750"\w* \w gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w them up|strong="H6908"\w*.”   
\s1 \w The|strong="H5002"\w* \w Lord|strong="H0136"\w* Denounces \w Israel’s|strong="H3478"\w* Paganism  
\q1
\v 9  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w you wild animals|strong="H2416"\w* \w in the fields|strong="H7704"\w*, \w come|strong="H0857"\w* \w and devour|strong="H0398"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you wild animals|strong="H2416"\w* \w in the forest|strong="H3293"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w their watchmen|strong="H6822"\w* \w are blind|strong="H5787"\w*,  
\q1 \w they are unaware|strong="H3045"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them are like mute|strong="H0483"\w* \w dogs|strong="H3611"\w*,  
\q1 \w unable|strong="H3201"\w* \w to bark|strong="H5024"\w*.  
\q1 \w They pant|strong="H1957"\w*, \w lie down|strong="H7901"\w*,  
\q1 \w and love|strong="H0157"\w* \w to snooze|strong="H5123"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The dogs|strong="H3611"\w* \w have big appetites|strong="H5794"\w*;  
\q1 \w they are never|strong="H3808"\w* \w full|strong="H7646"\w*.  
\q1 \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w are shepherds|strong="H7462"\w* \w who have no|strong="H3808"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w*;  
\q1 \w they all|strong="H3605"\w* \w go their own way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w each|strong="H0376"\w* \w one looking for monetary|strong="H7097"\w* \w gain|strong="H1215"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Each one says,|strong="H0857"\w*  
\q1 \w ‘Come|strong="H0857"\w* \w on, I’ll get|strong="H3947"\w* \w some wine|strong="H3196"\w*\w !|strong="H5433"\w*  
\q1 \w Let’s guzzle|strong="H5433"\w* \w some beer|strong="H7941"\w*\w !|strong="H4279"\w*  
\q1 \w Tomorrow|strong="H4279"\w* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w just like today|strong="H3117"\w*\w !|strong="H3966"\w*  
\q1 \w We’ll have everything we want|strong="H3966"\w*!’   
\c 57  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The godly|strong="H6662"\w* \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*,  
\q1 \w but no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w cares|strong="H3820"\w*.  
\q1 \w Honest|strong="H2617"\w* \w people|strong="H0376"\w* \w disappear|strong="H0622"\w*,  
\q1 \w when no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0995"\w* \w minds|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w the godly|strong="H6662"\w* \w disappear|strong="H0622"\w* \w because of|strong="H7451"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Those who live|strong="H1980"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H5228"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w a place of peace|strong="H7965"\w*;  
\q1 \w they rest|strong="H5117"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w their beds|strong="H4904"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w But|strong="H0859"\w* \w approach|strong="H7126"\w*, \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w of omen|strong="H2008"\w* \w readers|strong="H6049"\w*,  
\q1 \w you offspring|strong="H2233"\w* \w of adulteresses|strong="H5003"\w* \w and prostitutes|strong="H2181"\w*!   
\q1
\v 4  \w At|strong="H5921"\w* \w whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w are you laughing|strong="H6026"\w*\w ?|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w At|strong="H5921"\w* \w whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w are you opening|strong="H7337"\w* \w your mouth|strong="H6310"\w*  
\q1 \w and sticking out|strong="H0748"\w* \w your tongue|strong="H3956"\w*\w ?|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are the children|strong="H3206"\w* \w of rebels|strong="H6588"\w*,  
\q1 \w the offspring|strong="H2233"\w* \w of liars|strong="H8267"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w you who practice ritual sex|strong="H2552"\w* \w under|strong="H8478"\w* \w the oaks and every|strong="H3605"\w* \w green|strong="H7488"\w* \w tree|strong="H6086"\w*,  
\q1 \w who slaughter|strong="H7819"\w* \w children|strong="H3206"\w* \w near the streams|strong="H5158"\w* \w under|strong="H8478"\w* \w the rocky|strong="H5553"\w* \w overhangs|strong="H5585"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Among the smooth|strong="H2511"\w* \w stones of the stream|strong="H5158"\w* \w are|strong="H1992"\w* \w the idols|strong="H2506"\w* \w you love;|strong="H1992"\w*  
\q1 \w they|strong="H1992"\w*, \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w are|strong="H1992"\w* \w the object|strong="H1486"\w* \w of your devotion.|strong="H8210"\w*  
\q1 \w You pour|strong="H8210"\w* \w out liquid offerings|strong="H5262"\w* \w to them,|strong="H4503"\w*  
\q1 \w you make an offering|strong="H4503"\w*.  
\q1 \w Because|strong="H5921"\w* \w of these|strong="H0428"\w* \w things I will seek vengeance|strong="H5162"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w On|strong="H5921"\w* \w every high|strong="H1364"\w*, \w elevated|strong="H5375"\w* \w hill|strong="H2022"\w* \w you prepare|strong="H7760"\w* \w your bed|strong="H4904"\w*;  
\q1 \w you go up|strong="H5927"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w* \w to offer|strong="H5927"\w* \w sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Behind|strong="H0310"\w* \w the door|strong="H1817"\w* \w and doorpost|strong="H4201"\w* \w you put|strong="H7760"\w* \w your symbols|strong="H2146"\w*.  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you depart from|strong="H1540"\w* \w me|strong="H5927"\w* \w and|strong="H3027"\w* \w go|strong="H5927"\w* \w up|strong="H5927"\w*  
\q1 \w and invite|strong="H7337"\w* \w them into bed|strong="H4904"\w* \w with you.|strong="H3772"\w*  
\q1 \w You purchase favors from|strong="H3772"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w*,  
\q1 \w you love|strong="H0157"\w* \w their bed|strong="H4904"\w*,  
\q1 \w and gaze longingly|strong="H3027"\w* \w on their genitals|strong="H2372"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w You take|strong="H7788"\w* \w olive oil|strong="H8081"\w* \w as tribute|strong="H7788"\w* \w to your king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w along with many|strong="H7235"\w* \w perfumes|strong="H7547"\w*.  
\q1 \w You send|strong="H7971"\w* \w your messengers|strong="H6735"\w* \w to|strong="H5704"\w* \w a distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w place;|strong="H8213"\w*  
\q1 \w you go|strong="H8213"\w* \w all the way to|strong="H5704"\w* \w Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Because|strong="H7230"\w* \w of the long distance|strong="H7230"\w* \w you must travel|strong="H1870"\w*, \w you get tired|strong="H3021"\w*,  
\q1 \w but you do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘I give up.’|strong="H2976"\w*  
\q1 \w You get renewed|strong="H2976"\w* \w energy|strong="H4672"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w you don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w collapse|strong="H2470"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Whom|strong="H4310"\w* \w are you worried|strong="H1672"\w* \w about?|strong="H3372"\w*  
\q1 \w Whom do you fear|strong="H3372"\w*, \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w you would act so deceitfully|strong="H3576"\w*  
\q1 \w and not|strong="H3808"\w* \w remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w me|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w think|strong="H3820"\w* \w about me?|strong="H5921"\w*  
\q1 \w Because|strong="H5921"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w have been silent|strong="H2814"\w* \w for so long|strong="H5769"\w*,  
\q1 \w you are not|strong="H3808"\w* \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of|strong="H5921"\w* \w me|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will denounce|strong="H0589"\w* \w your so-called righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w and your deeds|strong="H4639"\w*,  
\q1 \w but they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w help|strong="H3276"\w* \w you|strong="H5046"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w When you cry out|strong="H2199"\w* \w for help|strong="H5337"\w*, \w let your idols|strong="H6899"\w* \w help you!|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w The wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w blows|strong="H5375"\w* \w them all|strong="H3605"\w* \w away|strong="H5375"\w*,  
\q1 \w a breeze|strong="H1892"\w* \w carries|strong="H3947"\w* \w them away|strong="H3947"\w*.  
\q1 \w But the one who looks|strong="H2620"\w* \w to me for help|strong="H2620"\w* \w will inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w the land|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and will have access|strong="H3423"\w* \w to|strong="H6944"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 14  \w He says|strong="H0559"\w*,  
\q1 \w “Build it|strong="H5549"\w*\w ! Build it|strong="H5549"\w*\w ! Clear|strong="H6437"\w* \w a way|strong="H1870"\w*\w !|strong="H7311"\w*  
\q1 \w Remove|strong="H7311"\w* \w all the obstacles|strong="H4383"\w* \w out of the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of my people|strong="H5971"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 15  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the high|strong="H7311"\w* \w and exalted|strong="H5375"\w* \w one says,|strong="H7931"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who rules|strong="H7931"\w* \w forever|strong="H5703"\w*, \w whose name|strong="H8034"\w* \w is holy|strong="H6918"\w*\w :|strong="H7931"\w*  
\q1 \w “I dwell|strong="H7931"\w* \w in an exalted|strong="H4791"\w* \w and holy|strong="H6918"\w* \w place,|strong="H0854"\w*  
\q1 \w but also with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the discouraged|strong="H1793"\w* \w and humiliated|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w in order to cheer|strong="H2421"\w* \w up the humiliated|strong="H8217"\w*  
\q1 \w and to encourage|strong="H2421"\w* \w the discouraged|strong="H1792"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be hostile|strong="H5769"\w* \w forever|strong="H5769"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w perpetually|strong="H5331"\w* \w angry|strong="H7107"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w then man’s spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w would grow faint before|strong="H6440"\w* \w me,|strong="H5848"\w*  
\q1 \w the life-giving|strong="H5848"\w* \w breath|strong="H5397"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w created|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w I was|strong="H7107"\w* \w angry because|strong="H7107"\w* \w of their sinful|strong="H5771"\w* \w greed|strong="H1980"\w*;  
\q1 \w I attacked|strong="H5221"\w* \w them and angrily rejected|strong="H5641"\w* \w them,|strong="H7726"\w*  
\q1 \w yet they remained disobedient|strong="H7726"\w* \w and stubborn|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w I have seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w their behavior|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7999"\w* \w I will heal|strong="H7495"\w* \w them|strong="H5148"\w* \w and give them rest,|strong="H5150"\w*  
\q1 \w and I will once again console|strong="H5150"\w* \w those who mourn|strong="H0057"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w I am the one who gives|strong="H1254"\w* \w them reason to celebrate|strong="H8193"\w*.  
\q1 \w Complete prosperity|strong="H7965"\w* \w is available both to those who are far|strong="H7350"\w* \w away and those who are nearby|strong="H7138"\w*,”  
\q1 \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , “and I will heal|strong="H7495"\w* \w them|strong="H0559"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w But the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are like a surging|strong="H1644"\w* \w sea|strong="H3220"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w is unable|strong="H3201"\w* \w to be quiet|strong="H8252"\w*;  
\q1 \w its waves|strong="H4325"\w* \w toss up|strong="H1644"\w* \w mud|strong="H7516"\w* \w and sand|strong="H2916"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w There will be no|strong="H0369"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w my God|strong="H0430"\w*, \w “for the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.”   
\c 58  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Shout loudly|strong="H6963"\w*\w ! Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be quiet!|strong="H1627"\w*  
\q1 \w Yell|strong="H1627"\w* \w as loud as a trumpet|strong="H7782"\w*\w !|strong="H5046"\w*  
\q1 \w Confront|strong="H5046"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w with their rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds;|strong="H3290"\w*  
\q1 \w confront Jacob’s|strong="H3290"\w* \w family|strong="H1004"\w* \w with their sin|strong="H2403"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w They seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w me day|strong="H3117"\w* \w after day|strong="H3117"\w*;  
\q1 \w they want|strong="H2654"\w* \w to know|strong="H1847"\w* \w my requirements,|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w like|strong="H4941"\w* \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w does what is right|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w and does|strong="H6213"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w reject|strong="H5800"\w* \w the law of their God|strong="H0430"\w*.  
\q1 \w They ask|strong="H7592"\w* \w me for just|strong="H6664"\w* \w decrees;|strong="H2654"\w*  
\q1 \w they want|strong="H2654"\w* \w to be near|strong="H7132"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w They lament,|strong="H4100"\w* ‘\w Why|strong="H4100"\w* \w don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w you notice|strong="H3045"\w* \w when we fast|strong="H6684"\w*\w ?|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Why don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w you pay attention when|strong="H7200"\w* \w we humble|strong="H6031"\w* \w ourselves|strong="H5315"\w*\w ?’ |strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w at the same time|strong="H3117"\w* \w you fast|strong="H6685"\w*, \w you satisfy|strong="H2656"\w* \w your selfish desires,|strong="H5065"\w*  
\q1 \w you oppress|strong="H5065"\w* \w your workers|strong="H6092"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w your fasting|strong="H6684"\w* \w is accompanied|strong="H7379"\w* \w by|strong="H4683"\w* arguments, \w brawls|strong="H5221"\w*,  
\q1 \w and fistfights|strong="H7562"\w*.  
\q1 \w Do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w fast|strong="H6684"\w* \w as you do today|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w trying to make your voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w in heaven|strong="H4791"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Is this|strong="H2088"\w* \w really the kind of fasting|strong="H6685"\w* \w I want|strong="H1961"\w*\w ?|strong="H0977"\w*  
\q1 \w Do I want|strong="H0977"\w* \w a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w when people|strong="H0120"\w* \w merely humble|strong="H6031"\w* \w themselves|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w bowing|strong="H3721"\w* \w their heads|strong="H7218"\w* \w like a reed|strong="H0100"\w*  
\q1 \w and stretching|strong="H3331"\w* \w out|strong="H8242"\w* \w on|strong="H3117"\w* \w sackcloth|strong="H8242"\w* \w and ashes|strong="H0665"\w*\w ?|strong="H2088"\w*  
\q1 \w Is this|strong="H2088"\w* \w really what you call|strong="H7121"\w* \w a fast|strong="H6685"\w*,  
\q1 \w a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w that is pleasing|strong="H7522"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*?   
\q1
\v 6  \w No|strong="H3808"\w*, \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w is the kind of fast|strong="H6685"\w* \w I want|strong="H0977"\w*.  
\q1 \w I want|strong="H0977"\w* \w you|strong="H3605"\w* \w to|strong="H7971"\w* \w remove|strong="H6605"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* sinful chains,  
\q1 \w to|strong="H7971"\w* \w tear|strong="H5423"\w* \w away|strong="H7971"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* ropes \w of|strong="H3605"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* burdensome \w yoke|strong="H4133"\w*,  
\q1 \w to|strong="H7971"\w* \w set|strong="H7971"\w* \w free|strong="H2670"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w oppressed|strong="H7533"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H7971"\w* \w to|strong="H7971"\w* \w break|strong="H5423"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* burdensome \w yoke|strong="H4133"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w I want you|strong="H6536"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* share \w your food|strong="H3899"\w* \w with the hungry|strong="H7457"\w*  
\q1 \w and to provide|strong="H0935"\w* \w shelter|strong="H1004"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w homeless|strong="H4788"\w*, \w oppressed|strong="H6041"\w* \w people.|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w When you see|strong="H7200"\w* \w someone naked|strong="H6174"\w*, \w clothe|strong="H3680"\w* \w him!|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H3808"\w* \w turn|strong="H5956"\w* \w your back|strong="H5956"\w* \w on your own flesh and blood|strong="H1320"\w*!   
\q1
\v 8  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w your light|strong="H0216"\w* \w will shine|strong="H1234"\w* \w like the sunrise|strong="H7837"\w*;  
\q1 \w your restoration|strong="H0724"\w* \w will quickly|strong="H4120"\w* \w arrive|strong="H6779"\w*;  
\q1 \w your godly|strong="H6664"\w* \w behavior|strong="H1980"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w go|strong="H1980"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you,|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w and|strong="H1980"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w will be your rear guard|strong="H0622"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will call|strong="H7121"\w* \w out|strong="H7971"\w*, \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will respond|strong="H6030"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will cry out|strong="H7768"\w*, \w and he will reply|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Here I am|strong="H2005"\w*.’  
\q1 \w You must|strong="H0518"\w* \w remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w the burdensome yoke|strong="H4133"\w* \w from among|strong="H8432"\w* \w you|strong="H7971"\w*  
\q1 \w and stop pointing|strong="H7971"\w* \w fingers|strong="H0676"\w* \w and speaking|strong="H1696"\w* \w sinfully|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w You must|strong="H6329"\w* \w actively|strong="H6329"\w* \w help the hungry|strong="H7457"\w*  
\q1 \w and feed the oppressed|strong="H6031"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then your|strong="H7646"\w* \w light|strong="H0216"\w* \w will dispel|strong="H2224"\w* \w the darkness|strong="H2822"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your darkness will be transformed|strong="H0653"\w* \w into noonday|strong="H6672"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will continually|strong="H8548"\w* \w lead|strong="H5148"\w* \w you;|strong="H7646"\w*  
\q1 \w he will feed|strong="H7646"\w* \w you even in parched regions|strong="H5315"\w*.  
\q1 \w He will give|strong="H2502"\w* \w you renewed strength|strong="H6106"\w*,  
\q1 \w and you will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like a well-watered|strong="H7302"\w* \w garden|strong="H1588"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a spring|strong="H4161"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w continually produces water|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Your perpetual|strong="H5769"\w* \w ruins|strong="H2723"\w* \w will be rebuilt|strong="H1129"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will reestablish|strong="H6965"\w* \w the ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w foundations|strong="H4146"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will be called|strong="H7121"\w*, \w ‘The one|strong="H5410"\w* \w who|strong="H3427"\w* \w repairs broken walls|strong="H6556"\w*,  
\q1 \w the one|strong="H6556"\w* \w who makes the streets inhabitable again|strong="H6556"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 13  \w You must|strong="H0518"\w* \w observe|strong="H7725"\w* \w the Sabbath|strong="H7676"\w*  
\q1 \w rather than doing|strong="H6213"\w* \w anything you please|strong="H2656"\w* \w on my holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*.  
\q1 \w You must look forward|strong="H7121"\w* \w to the Sabbath|strong="H7676"\w*  
\q1 \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w treat|strong="H6213"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w holy day|strong="H6918"\w* \w with respect|strong="H3513"\w*.  
\q1 \w You must treat it with respect|strong="H3513"\w* \w by refraining|strong="H6213"\w* \w from your normal activities|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and by refraining|strong="H4672"\w* \w from your selfish pursuits|strong="H2656"\w* \w and from making|strong="H1696"\w* \w business deals|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will find joy|strong="H6026"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* relationship \w to|strong="H1696"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1116"\w*  
\q1 \w and I will give you great prosperity|strong="H1116"\w*,  
\q1 \w and cause crops|strong="H0398"\w* \w to grow on the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w I gave to your ancestor|strong="H0001"\w* \w Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.”  
\q1 \w Know for|strong="H3588"\w* \w certain|strong="H6310"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has spoken|strong="H1696"\w*.   
\c 59  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w the|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w too weak|strong="H7114"\w* \w to deliver|strong="H3467"\w* \w you;|strong="H0241"\w*  
\q1 \w his ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w too deaf|strong="H3513"\w* \w to hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w you|strong="H3808"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w But|strong="H0518"\w* \w your sinful|strong="H5771"\w* \w acts have alienated|strong="H0914"\w* \w you from your God|strong="H0430"\w*;  
\q1 \w your sins|strong="H2403"\w* \w have caused him to reject|strong="H5641"\w* \w you and not listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H1961"\w* \w your|strong="H8085"\w* prayers.   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w your hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w are stained|strong="H1351"\w* \w with blood|strong="H1818"\w*  
\q1 \w and your fingers|strong="H0676"\w* \w with sin|strong="H5771"\w*;  
\q1 \w your lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w your tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w utters|strong="H5766"\w* \w malicious|strong="H1897"\w* \w words|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w No|strong="H0369"\w* \w one is concerned|strong="H7121"\w* \w about justice|strong="H6664"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one sets forth|strong="H8199"\w* \w his case truthfully|strong="H0530"\w*.  
\q1 \w They depend|strong="H0982"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w false words|strong="H8414"\w* \w and tell|strong="H1696"\w* \w lies|strong="H7723"\w*;  
\q1 \w they conceive|strong="H2029"\w* \w of oppression|strong="H5999"\w*  
\q1 \w and give birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to sin|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w They hatch|strong="H1234"\w* \w the eggs|strong="H1000"\w* \w of a poisonous snake|strong="H6848"\w*  
\q1 \w and spin|strong="H0707"\w* \w a spider’s|strong="H5908"\w* \w web|strong="H6980"\w*.  
\q1 \w Whoever eats|strong="H0398"\w* \w their eggs|strong="H1000"\w* \w will die|strong="H4191"\w*,  
\q1 \w a poisonous snake|strong="H0660"\w* \w is hatched|strong="H1234"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Their webs|strong="H6980"\w* \w cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w be used for clothing|strong="H0899"\w*;  
\q1 \w they cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w cover|strong="H3680"\w* \w themselves with what|strong="H4639"\w* \w they make|strong="H4639"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their deeds|strong="H4639"\w* \w are sinful|strong="H0205"\w*;  
\q1 \w they commit violent|strong="H2555"\w* crimes.   
\q1
\v 7  \w They are eager|strong="H7323"\w* \w to do evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w quick|strong="H4116"\w* \w to shed|strong="H8210"\w* \w innocent|strong="H5355"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their thoughts|strong="H4284"\w* \w are sinful|strong="H0205"\w*;  
\q1 \w they crush|strong="H7701"\w* \w and destroy|strong="H7667"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w They are|strong="H4570"\w* \w unfamiliar|strong="H1870"\w* \w with peace|strong="H7965"\w*;  
\q1 \w their deeds are unjust.|strong="H3045"\w*  
\q1 \w They use deceitful|strong="H3045"\w* \w methods|strong="H5410"\w*,  
\q1 \w and whoever deals|strong="H6140"\w* \w with them|strong="H1992"\w* \w is unfamiliar|strong="H3045"\w* \w with peace|strong="H7965"\w*.   
\s1 Israel Confesses \w its|strong="H3605"\w* Sin  
\q1
\v 9  \w For this|strong="H3651"\w* \w reason deliverance|strong="H7368"\w* \w is|strong="H2009"\w* \w far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w us|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w and salvation|strong="H6666"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w reach|strong="H5381"\w* \w us.|strong="H6960"\w*  
\q1 \w We wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for light|strong="H0216"\w*, \w but see|strong="H2009"\w* \w only darkness|strong="H2822"\w*;  
\q1 \w we wait for|strong="H5054"\w* \w a|strong="H4480"\w* bright \w light,|strong="H0653"\w* \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w live|strong="H1980"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* deep \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w We grope|strong="H1659"\w* \w along the wall|strong="H7023"\w* \w like the blind|strong="H5787"\w*,  
\q1 \w we grope|strong="H1659"\w* \w like those who cannot see|strong="H5869"\w*;  
\q1 \w we stumble|strong="H3782"\w* \w at noontime|strong="H6672"\w* \w as if it were evening|strong="H5399"\w*.  
\q1 \w Though others are strong|strong="H0820"\w*, \w we are like dead|strong="H4191"\w* \w men|strong="H5787"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w We all|strong="H3605"\w* \w growl|strong="H1993"\w* \w like bears|strong="H1677"\w*,  
\q1 \w we coo|strong="H1897"\w* \w mournfully|strong="H1897"\w* \w like doves|strong="H3123"\w*;  
\q1 \w we wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for deliverance|strong="H4941"\w*, \w but there is none|strong="H0369"\w*,  
\q1 \w for salvation|strong="H3444"\w*, \w but it is far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from us|strong="H4480"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you are aware|strong="H5048"\w* \w of our|strong="H5048"\w* \w many|strong="H7235"\w* \w rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds|strong="H5048"\w*,  
\q1 \w and our sins|strong="H2403"\w* \w testify|strong="H6030"\w* \w against us;|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w we are aware of our rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds;|strong="H3045"\w*  
\q1 \w we know|strong="H3045"\w* \w our sins|strong="H5771"\w* \w all too well|strong="H0854"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w We have rebelled|strong="H6586"\w* \w and tried to deceive|strong="H3584"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H5253"\w*  
\q1 \w we turned back|strong="H5253"\w* \w from following|strong="H0310"\w* \w our God|strong="H0430"\w*.  
\q1 \w We stir up|strong="H6233"\w* \w oppression|strong="H6233"\w* \w and rebellion|strong="H5627"\w*;  
\q1 \w we tell|strong="H1897"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w* \w we concocted|strong="H1697"\w* \w in our minds|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w is driven|strong="H5253"\w* \w back|strong="H0268"\w*;  
\q1 \w godliness|strong="H6666"\w* \w stands|strong="H5975"\w* \w far|strong="H7350"\w* \w off.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w honesty stumbles|strong="H3782"\w* \w in the city square|strong="H7339"\w*  
\q1 \w and morality|strong="H5229"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w even able|strong="H3201"\w* \w to enter|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Honesty|strong="H0571"\w* \w has disappeared|strong="H5737"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who tries|strong="H5493"\w* \w to avoid evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w is robbed|strong="H7997"\w*.  
\q1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w watches|strong="H7200"\w* \w and is displeased|strong="H7489"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H3588"\w* \w Lord|strong="H3068"\w* Intervenes  
\q1
\v 16  \w He sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w advocate|strong="H0376"\w*;  
\q1 \w he is shocked|strong="H8074"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one intervenes|strong="H6293"\w*.  
\q1 \w So he takes matters|strong="H3467"\w* \w into his|strong="H2220"\w* \w own hands;|strong="H2220"\w*  
\q1 \w his desire|strong="H2220"\w* \w for justice|strong="H6666"\w* \w drives|strong="H5564"\w* \w him|strong="H7200"\w* \w on|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w He wears|strong="H3847"\w* \w his desire for justice|strong="H6666"\w* \w like body armor|strong="H8302"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his desire to deliver|strong="H3444"\w* \w is like a helmet|strong="H3553"\w* \w on his head|strong="H7218"\w*.  
\q1 \w He puts on|strong="H3847"\w* \w the garments|strong="H0899"\w* \w of vengeance|strong="H8516"\w*  
\q1 \w and wears|strong="H5844"\w* \w zeal|strong="H7068"\w* \w like a robe|strong="H4598"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w He repays|strong="H7999"\w* \w them for what they have done,|strong="H1578"\w*  
\q1 \w dispensing|strong="H1578"\w* \w angry|strong="H2534"\w* \w judgment|strong="H1576"\w* \w to his adversaries|strong="H6862"\w*  
\q1 \w and punishing|strong="H1576"\w* \w his enemies|strong="H0341"\w*.  
\q1 \w He repays|strong="H7999"\w* \w the coastlands|strong="H0339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w In the west|strong="H4628"\w*, \w people respect|strong="H3372"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w reputation\w*;  
\q1 \w in the east|strong="H4217"\w* \w they recognize his splendor|strong="H3519"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w he comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w like a rushing|strong="H6862"\w* \w stream|strong="H5104"\w*  
\q1 \w driven|strong="H5127"\w* \w on by wind|strong="H7307"\w* sent \w from|strong="H0935"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 20 “\w A protector|strong="H1350"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 \w to those in Jacob|strong="H3290"\w* \w who repent|strong="H7725"\w* \w of their rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w deeds,”|strong="H5002"\w* \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\p
\v 21 “\w As for me|strong="H0589"\w*, \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w is my promise|strong="H1285"\w* \w to|strong="H0854"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w . “My spirit|strong="H7307"\w*, \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w is upon|strong="H5921"\w* \w you, and my words|strong="H1697"\w*, \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w I have placed|strong="H7760"\w* \w in your mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w depart|strong="H4185"\w* \w from your|strong="H2233"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w or from the mouths of your|strong="H2233"\w* \w children|strong="H2233"\w* \w and descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w from this time forward|strong="H5769"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 60  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w Arise|strong="H6965"\w*\w ! Shine|strong="H0215"\w*\w ! For|strong="H3588"\w* \w your light|strong="H0216"\w* \w arrives|strong="H0935"\w*\w !|strong="H3519"\w*  
\q1 \w The splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w shines|strong="H2224"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*!   
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\v 2  \w For|strong="H3588"\w*, \w look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w* \w covers|strong="H3680"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and deep darkness|strong="H6205"\w* \w covers|strong="H3816"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w nations|strong="H3816"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w shines|strong="H2224"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you;|strong="H3519"\w*  
\q1 \w his splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w appears|strong="H7200"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
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\v 3  \w Nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w come|strong="H1980"\w* \w to your light|strong="H0216"\w*,  
\q1 \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w to your bright|strong="H5051"\w* \w light|strong="H2225"\w*.   
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\v 4  \w Look|strong="H7200"\w* \w all around|strong="H5439"\w* \w you!|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w They all|strong="H3605"\w* \w gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w and come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H3605"\w* –  
\q1 \w your|strong="H3605"\w* \w sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w from|strong="H0935"\w* \w far|strong="H7350"\w* \w away|strong="H5375"\w*  
\q1 \w and|strong="H1121"\w* \w your|strong="H3605"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w* \w are|strong="H5869"\w* escorted \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w guardians|strong="H0539"\w*.   
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\v 5  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will look|strong="H7200"\w* \w and smile,|strong="H5102"\w*  
\q1 \w you will be excited|strong="H5102"\w* \w and your|strong="H7337"\w* \w heart|strong="H3824"\w* \w will swell with pride.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the riches of distant lands|strong="H3220"\w* \w will belong to you|strong="H2428"\w*  
\q1 \w and the wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
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\v 6  \w Camel|strong="H1581"\w* \w caravans|strong="H8229"\w* \w will cover|strong="H3680"\w* \w your roads,|strong="H1070"\w*  
\q1 \w young camels|strong="H1070"\w* \w from Midian|strong="H4080"\w* \w and Ephah|strong="H5891"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the merchants of Sheba|strong="H7614"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w*,  
\q1 \w bringing gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w and incense|strong="H3828"\w*  
\q1 \w and singing|strong="H1319"\w* \w praises|strong="H8416"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
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\v 7  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the sheep|strong="H6629"\w* \w of Kedar|strong="H6938"\w* \w will be gathered|strong="H6908"\w* \w to you;|strong="H0352"\w*  
\q1 \w the rams|strong="H0352"\w* \w of Nebaioth|strong="H5032"\w* \w will be available|strong="H8334"\w* \w to you as sacrifices.|strong="H5927"\w*  
\q1 \w They will go up|strong="H5927"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w my altar|strong="H4196"\w* \w acceptably|strong="H7522"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I will bestow honor|strong="H6286"\w* \w on my majestic|strong="H8597"\w* \w temple|strong="H1004"\w*.   
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\v 8  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w are these|strong="H0428"\w* \w who float along|strong="H5645"\w* \w like|strong="H5774"\w* \w a|strong="H0413"\w* \w cloud|strong="H5645"\w*,  
\q1 \w who fly|strong="H5774"\w* \w like doves|strong="H3123"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w their shelters|strong="H0699"\w*?   
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\v 9  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w the coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w look|strong="H6960"\w* \w eagerly for me,|strong="H8659"\w*  
\q1 \w the large ships|strong="H8659"\w* \w are in the lead|strong="H7223"\w*,  
\q1 \w bringing|strong="H0935"\w* \w your sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w from far away|strong="H7350"\w*,  
\q1 \w along with|strong="H0854"\w* \w their silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w and gold|strong="H2091"\w*,  
\q1 \w to honor|strong="H8034"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w your God|strong="H0430"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he has bestowed honor|strong="H6286"\w* \w on|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Foreigners|strong="H5236"\w* \w will rebuild|strong="H1129"\w* \w your walls|strong="H2346"\w*;  
\q1 \w their kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w will serve|strong="H8334"\w* \w you.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w Even though|strong="H3588"\w* \w I struck|strong="H5221"\w* \w you down in my anger|strong="H7110"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will restore my favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w and have compassion|strong="H7355"\w* \w on|strong="H7355"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
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\v 11  \w Your gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w will remain open|strong="H6605"\w* \w at all times|strong="H8548"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be shut|strong="H5462"\w* \w during the day|strong="H3119"\w* \w or at night|strong="H3915"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that the wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w may be delivered|strong="H0935"\w*,  
\q1 \w with their kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w leading|strong="H5090"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* way.   
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\v 12  \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w or kingdoms|strong="H4467"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w serve|strong="H5647"\w* \w you will perish|strong="H0006"\w*;  
\q1 \w such nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will be totally destroyed|strong="H2717"\w*.   
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\v 13  \w The splendor|strong="H3519"\w* \w of Lebanon|strong="H3844"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to you,|strong="H1265"\w*  
\q1 \w its evergreens|strong="H1265"\w*, \w firs|strong="H8410"\w*, \w and cypresses|strong="H8391"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,  
\q1 \w to beautify|strong="H7272"\w* \w my palace|strong="H4720"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will bestow honor on|strong="H3513"\w* \w my|strong="H0935"\w* throne \w room|strong="H4725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The children of|strong="H1121"\w* \w your oppressors|strong="H7817"\w* \w will come|strong="H1980"\w* \w bowing|strong="H7812"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w you;|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who treated|strong="H5006"\w* \w you with disrespect|strong="H6031"\w* \w will bow down|strong="H7812"\w* \w at your feet|strong="H7272"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will call|strong="H7121"\w* \w you, ‘The City|strong="H5892"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w ,|strong="H6726"\w*  
\q1 \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w of the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 15  \w You were once|strong="H8478"\w* \w abandoned|strong="H5805"\w*  
\q1 \w and despised|strong="H8130"\w*, \w with no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one passing|strong="H5674"\w* \w through,|strong="H7760"\w*  
\q1 \w but I will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w you|strong="H5769"\w* \w a|strong="H1961"\w* \w permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w source of|strong="H4885"\w* \w pride|strong="H1347"\w*  
\q1 \w and joy|strong="H4885"\w* \w to coming|strong="H1755"\w* \w generations|strong="H1755"\w*.   
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\v 16  \w You will drink|strong="H3243"\w* \w the milk|strong="H2461"\w* \w of nations|strong="H1471"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will nurse|strong="H3243"\w* \w at the breasts|strong="H7699"\w* \w of kings|strong="H4428"\w*.  
\q1 \w Then you will recognize|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , am your deliverer|strong="H3467"\w*,  
\q1 \w your protector|strong="H1350"\w*, \w the powerful ruler|strong="H0046"\w* \w of Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of bronze|strong="H5178"\w*, \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w you gold|strong="H2091"\w*,  
\q1 \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of iron|strong="H1270"\w*, \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w you silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of wood|strong="H6086"\w*, \w I will bring you|strong="H5178"\w* \w bronze|strong="H5178"\w*,  
\q1 \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of stones|strong="H0068"\w*, \w I|strong="H7760"\w* \w will bring|strong="H6486"\w* \w you|strong="H1270"\w* \w iron|strong="H1270"\w*.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H7760"\w* \w will make|strong="H7760"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w* \w your overseer|strong="H6486"\w*,  
\q1 \w and vindication|strong="H6666"\w* \w your sovereign ruler|strong="H5065"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Sounds of violence|strong="H2555"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w be heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w in your land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w or the sounds of|strong="H7701"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w* \w and devastation|strong="H7667"\w* \w within your borders|strong="H1366"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will name|strong="H7121"\w* \w your walls|strong="H2346"\w*, \w ‘Deliverance|strong="H3444"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and your gates|strong="H8179"\w*, \w ‘Praise|strong="H8416"\w*.’   
\q1
\v 19  \w The sun|strong="H8121"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w supply light|strong="H0216"\w* \w for you by day|strong="H3119"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w will the moon’s|strong="H3394"\w* \w brightness|strong="H5051"\w* \w shine|strong="H0215"\w* \w on you;|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will be your permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w source of light|strong="H0216"\w* \w –|strong="H8597"\w*  
\q1 \w the splendor|strong="H8597"\w* \w of your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w shine|strong="H0215"\w* \w upon|strong="H1961"\w* \w you|strong="H3808"\w*.   
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\v 20  \w Your sun|strong="H8121"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w set|strong="H0935"\w*;  
\q1 \w your moon|strong="H3391"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w disappear|strong="H0622"\w*;  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w your permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w source|strong="H7999"\w* \w of light|strong="H0216"\w*;  
\q1 \w your time|strong="H3117"\w* \w of sorrow|strong="H0060"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w over|strong="H3068"\w*.   
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\v 21  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of your people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will be godly|strong="H6662"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will possess|strong="H3423"\w* \w the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w permanently|strong="H5769"\w*.  
\q1 \w I will plant|strong="H4302"\w* \w them like a shoot|strong="H5342"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will be the product|strong="H4639"\w* \w of my labor|strong="H4639"\w*,  
\q1 \w through|strong="H3027"\w* \w whom I reveal|strong="H6286"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* splendor.   
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\v 22  \w The least|strong="H6996"\w* \w of you will multiply into|strong="H0505"\w* \w a|strong="H1961"\w* \w thousand|strong="H0505"\w*;  
\q1 \w the smallest|strong="H6810"\w* \w of you will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a large|strong="H6099"\w* \w nation|strong="H1471"\w*.  
\q1 \w When the right time|strong="H6256"\w* \w comes, I|strong="H0589"\w* \w the|strong="H0589"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will quickly|strong="H2363"\w* \w do|strong="H0589"\w* \w this|strong="H3068"\w*!”   
\c 61  
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\q1
\v 1  \w The spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w of the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w is upon|strong="H5921"\w* \w me,|strong="H3282"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3282"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has chosen|strong="H4886"\w* \w me.|strong="H7971"\w*  
\q1 \w He has commissioned|strong="H7971"\w* \w me to encourage|strong="H2280"\w* \w the poor,|strong="H7665"\w*  
\q1 \w to help|strong="H7665"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* brokenhearted,  
\q1 \w to decree|strong="H7121"\w* \w the release|strong="H1865"\w* \w of captives|strong="H7617"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the freeing of|strong="H6495"\w* \w prisoners|strong="H0631"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w to announce|strong="H7121"\w* \w the year|strong="H8141"\w* \w when|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will show his favor|strong="H7522"\w*,  
\q1 \w the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w when our God|strong="H0430"\w* \w will seek vengeance|strong="H5359"\w*,  
\q1 \w to console|strong="H5162"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who mourn|strong="H0057"\w*,   
\q1
\v 3  \w to strengthen|strong="H7760"\w* \w those who mourn|strong="H0057"\w* \w in Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 \w by giving|strong="H5414"\w* \w them a turban|strong="H6287"\w*, \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of ashes|strong="H0665"\w*,  
\q1 \w oil|strong="H8081"\w* \w symbolizing joy|strong="H8342"\w*, \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of mourning|strong="H0060"\w*,  
\q1 \w a garment|strong="H4594"\w* \w symbolizing praise|strong="H8416"\w*, \w instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of discouragement|strong="H3544"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w oaks|strong="H0352"\w* \w of righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w trees planted|strong="H4302"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w to reveal|strong="H6286"\w* \w his splendor|strong="H6286"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w They will rebuild|strong="H1129"\w* \w the perpetual|strong="H5769"\w* \w ruins|strong="H2723"\w*  
\q1 \w and restore the places that were desolate|strong="H8074"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will reestablish|strong="H2318"\w* \w the ruined|strong="H2721"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w*,  
\q1 \w the places that have been desolate|strong="H8074"\w* since \w ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times|strong="H5769"\w*.   
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\v 5  “\w Foreigners|strong="H2114"\w* \w will take care|strong="H7462"\w* \w of|strong="H6629"\w* \w your|strong="H6629"\w* \w sheep|strong="H6629"\w*;  
\q1 \w foreigners|strong="H5236"\w* \w will work in your fields|strong="H0406"\w* \w and vineyards|strong="H3755"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w will be called|strong="H7121"\w*, ‘\w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w priests|strong="H3548"\w*,  
\q1 \w servants|strong="H8334"\w* \w of our God|strong="H0430"\w*.’  
\q1 \w You will enjoy|strong="H0398"\w* \w the wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of nations|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w and boast|strong="H3235"\w* \w about|strong="H3519"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w riches|strong="H2428"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* receive \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w them|strong="H7121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Instead|strong="H8478"\w* \w of shame|strong="H1322"\w*, \w you will get a double|strong="H4932"\w* \w portion;|strong="H3639"\w*  
\q1 \w instead of humiliation|strong="H3639"\w*, \w they will rejoice|strong="H7442"\w* \w over the land|strong="H0776"\w* \w they receive|strong="H3651"\w*.  
\q1 \w Yes,|strong="H3423"\w* \w they|strong="H3651"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w possess|strong="H3423"\w* \w a double|strong="H4932"\w* \w portion|strong="H2506"\w* \w in their land|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and experience lasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , love|strong="H0157"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w and hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w robbery|strong="H1498"\w* \w and sin.|strong="H6468"\w*  
\q1 \w I will repay|strong="H6468"\w* \w them because|strong="H6468"\w* \w of my faithfulness|strong="H0571"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will make|strong="H3772"\w* \w a permanent|strong="H5769"\w* \w covenant|strong="H1285"\w* \w with|strong="H3068"\w* \w them|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Their descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w will be known|strong="H3045"\w* \w among the nations|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w their offspring|strong="H6631"\w* \w among|strong="H8432"\w* \w the peoples|strong="H5971"\w*.  
\q1 \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w who see|strong="H7200"\w* \w them will recognize|strong="H5234"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has blessed|strong="H1288"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 10  \w I|strong="H7797"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w greatly|strong="H1523"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w in|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H7797"\w*  
\q1 \w I will be overjoyed because|strong="H7797"\w* \w of my God|strong="H0430"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w he clothes|strong="H3847"\w* \w me|strong="H3468"\w* \w in garments|strong="H0899"\w* \w of deliverance|strong="H3468"\w*;  
\q1 \w he puts on me|strong="H3468"\w* \w a robe|strong="H4598"\w* \w symbolizing|strong="H3271"\w* \w vindication|strong="H6666"\w*.  
\q1 \w I look like a bridegroom|strong="H2860"\w* \w when|strong="H5710"\w* \w he wears|strong="H3547"\w* \w a turban|strong="H6287"\w* \w as|strong="H3547"\w* \w a priest|strong="H3547"\w* \w would|strong="H5710"\w*;  
\q1 \w I look like a bride|strong="H3618"\w* \w when|strong="H5710"\w* \w she puts|strong="H5710"\w* \w on her jewelry|strong="H3627"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w For just as|strong="H3588"\w* \w the ground|strong="H0776"\w* \w produces|strong="H3318"\w* \w its crops|strong="H6780"\w*  
\q1 \w and a garden|strong="H1593"\w* \w yields|strong="H2221"\w* \w its produce|strong="H6779"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will cause deliverance|strong="H6666"\w* \w to grow|strong="H6779"\w*,  
\q1 \w and give his people reason to praise|strong="H8416"\w* \w him in the sight|strong="H5048"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w*.   
\c 62  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w For the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be silent|strong="H2814"\w*;  
\q1 \w for the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be quiet|strong="H8252"\w*,  
\q1 \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w her vindication shines|strong="H3318"\w* \w brightly|strong="H5051"\w*  
\q1 \w and her deliverance|strong="H3444"\w* \w burns|strong="H1197"\w* \w like a torch|strong="H3940"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 2  \w Nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w your vindication|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w your splendor|strong="H3519"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w by a new|strong="H2319"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w*  
\q1 \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w himself|strong="H5344"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w give|strong="H7200"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w You will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a majestic|strong="H8597"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w in the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of|strong="H0430"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H4410"\w*  
\q1 \w a royal|strong="H4410"\w* \w turban|strong="H6797"\w* \w in the hand|strong="H3709"\w* \w of your God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w You will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w be called|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Abandoned|strong="H5805"\w*,”  
\q1 \w and your land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer|strong="H5750"\w* \w be called|strong="H0559"\w* \w “Desolate|strong="H8077"\w*.”  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w you will be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w “My Delight is in Her,”|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and your land|strong="H0776"\w* \w “Married|strong="H1166"\w*.”  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will take delight|strong="H2654"\w* \w in you,|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and your land|strong="H0776"\w* \w will be married|strong="H1166"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H7121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w As|strong="H3588"\w* \w a young man|strong="H0970"\w* \w marries|strong="H1166"\w* \w a young woman|strong="H1330"\w*,  
\q1 \w so your sons|strong="H1121"\w* \w will marry|strong="H1166"\w* \w you.|strong="H2860"\w*  
\q1 \w As a bridegroom|strong="H2860"\w* \w rejoices|strong="H4885"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w a bride|strong="H3618"\w*,  
\q1 \w so your God|strong="H0430"\w* \w will rejoice|strong="H7797"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I|strong="H5921"\w* post \w watchmen|strong="H8104"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your walls|strong="H2346"\w*, \w O Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*;  
\q1 \w they should keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w praying|strong="H6485"\w* \w all day and all night|strong="H8548"\w*.  
\q1 \w You who pray|strong="H2142"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w be silent|strong="H1824"\w*!   
\q1
\v 7  \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w allow|strong="H5414"\w* \w him to rest|strong="H1824"\w* \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w he reestablishes|strong="H3559"\w* \w Jerusalem,|strong="H5704"\w*  
\q1 \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w he makes|strong="H7760"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w the pride|strong="H8416"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w swears|strong="H7650"\w* \w an oath by his right hand|strong="H3225"\w*,  
\q1 \w by his strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w arm|strong="H2220"\w*\w :|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w “I will never|strong="H0518"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w* \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w your grain|strong="H1715"\w*  
\q1 \w to your enemies|strong="H0341"\w* \w as food|strong="H3978"\w*,  
\q1 \w and foreigners|strong="H5236"\w* \w will not|strong="H0518"\w* \w drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w your wine|strong="H8492"\w*,  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w you worked|strong="H3021"\w* hard \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w produce|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w But|strong="H3588"\w* \w those who harvest the grain|strong="H0622"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w it,|strong="H1984"\w*  
\q1 \w and will praise|strong="H1984"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H6908"\w*  
\q1 \w Those who pick the grapes|strong="H6908"\w* \w will drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w the wine|strong="H2691"\w*  
\q1 \w in the courts|strong="H2691"\w* \w of my holy sanctuary|strong="H6944"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 10  \w Come through|strong="H5674"\w*\w ! Come through|strong="H5674"\w* \w the gates|strong="H8179"\w*\w !|strong="H6437"\w*  
\q1 \w Prepare|strong="H6437"\w* \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w for the people|strong="H5971"\w*\w !|strong="H5549"\w*  
\q1 \w Build|strong="H5549"\w* \w it! Build|strong="H5549"\w* \w the roadway|strong="H4546"\w*\w !|strong="H5619"\w*  
\q1 \w Remove|strong="H5619"\w* \w the stones|strong="H0068"\w*\w !|strong="H7311"\w*  
\q1 \w Lift|strong="H7311"\w* \w a signal flag|strong="H5251"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w the nations|strong="H5971"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w announces|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the entire earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w :|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w “Say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to Daughter|strong="H1323"\w* \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w*,  
\q1 ‘\w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w your deliverer|strong="H3468"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w*\w !|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w his reward|strong="H7939"\w* \w is with|strong="H0854"\w* \w him|strong="H6468"\w*  
\q1 \w and his reward|strong="H6468"\w* \w goes before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*!’”   
\q1
\v 12  \w They will be called|strong="H7121"\w*, \w “The Holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w People|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w the Ones Protected|strong="H1350"\w* \w by the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w .”|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w You will be called|strong="H7121"\w*, \w “Sought|strong="H1875"\w* \w After,|strong="H5892"\w*  
\q1 \w City|strong="H5892"\w* \w Not|strong="H3808"\w* \w Abandoned|strong="H5800"\w*.”   
\c 63  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w is this|strong="H2088"\w* \w who comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w from Edom|strong="H0123"\w*,  
\q1 \w dressed|strong="H2556"\w* \w in bright red, coming from Bozrah|strong="H1224"\w*\w ?|strong="H2088"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H2088"\w* \w is|strong="H2088"\w* \w this|strong="H2088"\w* \w one|strong="H2088"\w* \w wearing|strong="H1921"\w* \w royal attire|strong="H3830"\w*,  
\q1 \w who marches confidently|strong="H7230"\w* \w because|strong="H7230"\w* \w of his great|strong="H7230"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*\w ?|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w “It is I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w the one who announces|strong="H1696"\w* \w vindication|strong="H6666"\w*,  
\q1 \w and who is able|strong="H7227"\w* \w to deliver|strong="H3467"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 2  \w Why|strong="H4069"\w* \w are your clothes|strong="H3830"\w* \w red|strong="H0122"\w*\w ?|strong="H1869"\w*  
\q1 \w Why do you look like someone who has stomped|strong="H1869"\w* \w on grapes in a vat|strong="H1660"\w*?   
\q1
\v 3 “\w I have stomped|strong="H1869"\w* \w grapes in the winepress|strong="H6333"\w* \w all by myself|strong="H0905"\w*;  
\q1 \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w from the nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w joined|strong="H0854"\w* \w me.|strong="H1869"\w*  
\q1 \w I stomped|strong="H1869"\w* \w on them|strong="H0639"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w my|strong="H3605"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*;  
\q1 \w I trampled|strong="H7429"\w* \w them down in my rage|strong="H2534"\w*.  
\q1 \w Their juice|strong="H5332"\w* \w splashed|strong="H5137"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w my garments|strong="H0899"\w*,  
\q1 \w and stained|strong="H1351"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my clothes|strong="H4403"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w I looked forward to the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of vengeance|strong="H5359"\w*,  
\q1 \w and then payback|strong="H1350"\w* \w time arrived|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w I looked|strong="H5027"\w*, \w but there was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one to help|strong="H5826"\w*;  
\q1 \w I was shocked|strong="H8074"\w* \w because there was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one offering support|strong="H5564"\w*.  
\q1 \w So my right arm|strong="H2220"\w* \w accomplished deliverance|strong="H3467"\w*;  
\q1 \w my raging anger|strong="H2534"\w* \w drove|strong="H5564"\w* \w me|strong="H3467"\w* \w on|strong="H5027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w I trampled|strong="H0947"\w* \w nations|strong="H5971"\w* \w in my anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w I made them drunk|strong="H7937"\w* \w in my rage|strong="H2534"\w*,  
\q1 \w I splashed|strong="H3381"\w* \w their blood|strong="H5332"\w* \w on the ground|strong="H0776"\w*.”   
\s1 \w A|strong="H0776"\w* Prayer \w for|strong="H0776"\w* Divine Intervention  
\q1
\v 7  \w I|strong="H2142"\w* \w will tell of the faithful|strong="H2617"\w* \w acts|strong="H2142"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s praiseworthy deeds.  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0834"\w* \w will|strong="H3068"\w* \w tell|strong="H3605"\w* \w about|strong="H5921"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w did|strong="H0834"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w us|strong="H5921"\w*,  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w good|strong="H2898"\w* \w things|strong="H3605"\w* \w he|strong="H0834"\w* \w did|strong="H0834"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w family|strong="H1004"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H5921"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w compassion|strong="H7356"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w faithfulness|strong="H2617"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w He said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Certainly|strong="H0389"\w* \w they will be my people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \w who are|strong="H1992"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w disloyal|strong="H8266"\w*.”  
\q1 \w He became their|strong="H1992"\w* \w deliverer|strong="H3467"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Through|strong="H5190"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w that they suffered|strong="H6869"\w*, \w he suffered|strong="H6862"\w* \w too.|strong="H4397"\w*  
\q1 \w The messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w sent from his very presence|strong="H6440"\w* \w delivered|strong="H3467"\w* \w them.|strong="H0160"\w*  
\q1 \w In his love|strong="H0160"\w* \w and mercy|strong="H2551"\w* \w he protected|strong="H1350"\w* \w them;|strong="H5190"\w*  
\q1 \w he lifted them|strong="H5190"\w* \w up and carried|strong="H5375"\w* \w them throughout|strong="H3605"\w* \w ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w But they|strong="H1992"\w* \w rebelled|strong="H4784"\w* \w and offended|strong="H6087"\w* \w his holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w Spirit|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w so he turned|strong="H2015"\w* \w into an enemy|strong="H0341"\w*  
\q1 \w and fought|strong="H3898"\w* \w against|strong="H3898"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w His people|strong="H5971"\w* \w remembered|strong="H2142"\w* \w the ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times|strong="H3117"\w*.  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w is the one who brought|strong="H5927"\w* \w them up out|strong="H5927"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w along with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the shepherd|strong="H7462"\w* \w of|strong="H6629"\w* \w his|strong="H7760"\w* \w flock|strong="H6629"\w*\w ?|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w is the one who placed|strong="H7760"\w* \w his holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w Spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w among|strong="H7130"\w* \w them|strong="H0853"\w*,   
\q1
\v 12  \w the one who made his majestic|strong="H8597"\w* \w power|strong="H2220"\w* \w available to Moses|strong="H4872"\w*,  
\q1 \w who divided|strong="H1234"\w* \w the water|strong="H4325"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w them,|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w gaining|strong="H6213"\w* \w for himself a lasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w reputation|strong="H8034"\w*,   
\q1
\v 13  \w who led|strong="H1980"\w* \w them through the deep|strong="H8415"\w* \w water?|strong="H5483"\w*  
\q1 \w Like a horse|strong="H5483"\w* \w running on flat land|strong="H4057"\w* \w they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Like an animal|strong="H0929"\w* \w that goes down|strong="H3381"\w* \w into a valley|strong="H1237"\w* \w to graze,|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w so the Spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w granted them rest|strong="H5117"\w*.  
\q1 \w In this way|strong="H3651"\w* \w you guided|strong="H5090"\w* \w your people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w gaining|strong="H6213"\w* \w for yourself an honored reputation|strong="H8597"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Look down|strong="H5027"\w* \w from heaven|strong="H8064"\w* \w and take notice|strong="H7200"\w*,  
\q1 \w from your holy|strong="H6944"\w*, \w majestic|strong="H8597"\w* \w palace|strong="H2073"\w*\w !|strong="H0346"\w*  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0346"\w* \w are your zeal|strong="H7068"\w* \w and power|strong="H1369"\w*\w ?|strong="H0662"\w*  
\q1 \w Do not hold back|strong="H0662"\w* \w your tender|strong="H4578"\w* \w compassion|strong="H7356"\w*!   
\q1
\v 16  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are our father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w though|strong="H3588"\w* \w Abraham|strong="H0085"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w us|strong="H3478"\w*  
\q1 \w and Israel|strong="H3478"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w recognize|strong="H5234"\w* \w us.|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w You|strong="H0859"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , are our father|strong="H0001"\w*;  
\q1 \w you have been called|strong="H8034"\w* \w our protector|strong="H1350"\w* \w from ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times|strong="H5769"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Why|strong="H4100"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , do you make us stray|strong="H8582"\w* \w from your ways|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and make our minds|strong="H7188"\w* \w stubborn so that we do not obey|strong="H3374"\w* \w you?|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w Return|strong="H7725"\w* \w for the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of your servants|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w the tribes|strong="H7626"\w* \w of your inheritance|strong="H5159"\w*!   
\q1
\v 18  \w For a short|strong="H4705"\w* \w time your special|strong="H6944"\w* \w nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w possessed|strong="H3423"\w* \w a land,|strong="H6862"\w*  
\q1 \w but then our adversaries|strong="H6862"\w* \w knocked down|strong="H0947"\w* \w your holy sanctuary|strong="H4720"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w We existed|strong="H1961"\w* \w from ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w but you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w rule|strong="H4910"\w* \w over them,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w they were not|strong="H3808"\w* \w your subjects|strong="H8034"\w*.   
\c 64  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w If only you would tear|strong="H7167"\w* \w apart the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w and come down|strong="H3381"\w*\w !|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w The mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w would tremble|strong="H2151"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you|strong="H6440"\w*!   
\q1
\v 2  \w As when fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w ignites|strong="H6919"\w* \w dry wood|strong="H2003"\w*,  
\q1 \w or fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w makes water|strong="H4325"\w* \w boil|strong="H1158"\w*,  
\q1 \w let your adversaries|strong="H6862"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w who you|strong="H8034"\w* \w are,|strong="H1471"\w*  
\q1 \w and may the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w shake|strong="H7264"\w* \w at your presence|strong="H6440"\w*!   
\q1
\v 3  \w When|strong="H6213"\w* \w you performed|strong="H6213"\w* \w awesome|strong="H3372"\w* \w deeds that took us by surprise|strong="H6960"\w*,  
\q1 \w you came down|strong="H3381"\w*, \w and the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w trembled|strong="H2151"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Since ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w times no|strong="H3808"\w* \w one has heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w perceived|strong="H0238"\w*,  
\q1 \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w* \w has seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w any God|strong="H0430"\w* \w besides|strong="H2108"\w* \w you,|strong="H6213"\w*  
\q1 \w who intervenes|strong="H6213"\w* \w for those who wait|strong="H2442"\w* \w for|strong="H1870"\w* \w him|strong="H0853"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w You assist|strong="H6293"\w* \w those who delight|strong="H7797"\w* \w in doing what|strong="H6213"\w* \w is right|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w who observe|strong="H2142"\w* \w your commandments|strong="H1870"\w*.  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w were angry|strong="H7107"\w* \w because we violated|strong="H2398"\w* \w them continually|strong="H5769"\w*.  
\q1 \w How then|strong="H2142"\w* \w can we be saved|strong="H3467"\w*?   
\q1
\v 6  \w We are|strong="H1961"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w like one who is unclean|strong="H2931"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w our so-called righteous|strong="H6666"\w* \w acts are like a menstrual|strong="H5708"\w* \w rag|strong="H0899"\w* \w in your sight.|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w We all|strong="H3605"\w* \w wither|strong="H5034"\w* \w like a leaf|strong="H5929"\w*;  
\q1 \w our sins|strong="H5771"\w* \w carry|strong="H5375"\w* \w us away|strong="H5375"\w* \w like the wind|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w No|strong="H0369"\w* \w one invokes|strong="H7121"\w* \w your name|strong="H8034"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H5782"\w* \w makes an effort|strong="H5782"\w* \w to take hold|strong="H2388"\w* \w of you.|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w you have rejected|strong="H5641"\w* \w us|strong="H4127"\w*  
\q1 \w and handed|strong="H4127"\w* \w us over|strong="H3027"\w* \w to our own sins|strong="H5771"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Yet|strong="H6258"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd*\w , you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are our father|strong="H0001"\w*.  
\q1 \w We|strong="H0587"\w* \w are the clay|strong="H2563"\w*, \w and you|strong="H0859"\w* \w are our potter|strong="H3335"\w*;  
\q1 \w we are all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the product|strong="H4639"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* labor.   
\q1
\v 9  \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be too angry|strong="H7107"\w*\w !|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w hold|strong="H2142"\w* \w our sins|strong="H5771"\w* \w against|strong="H2005"\w* \w us|strong="H4994"\w* \w continually|strong="H5703"\w*\w !|strong="H5027"\w*  
\q1 \w Take a good look|strong="H5027"\w* \w at your people|strong="H5971"\w*, \w at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of us|strong="H4994"\w*!   
\q1
\v 10  \w Your chosen|strong="H6944"\w* \w cities|strong="H5892"\w* \w have become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a desert|strong="H4057"\w*;  
\q1 \w Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w has become a desert|strong="H4057"\w*,  
\q1 \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w is a desolate|strong="H8077"\w* \w ruin|strong="H2723"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Our holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w temple|strong="H1004"\w*, \w our pride|strong="H8597"\w* \w and joy,|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w the place where|strong="H0834"\w* \w our ancestors|strong="H0001"\w* \w praised|strong="H1984"\w* \w you,|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w has been|strong="H1961"\w* \w burned|strong="H8316"\w* \w with fire|strong="H0784"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w our prized possessions|strong="H4261"\w* \w have been|strong="H1961"\w* \w destroyed|strong="H2723"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w In|strong="H5921"\w* \w light of all this|strong="H0428"\w*, \w how can you still hold back|strong="H0662"\w*, \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ?|strong="H2814"\w*  
\q1 \w How can you be silent|strong="H2814"\w* \w and continue|strong="H3966"\w* \w to humiliate|strong="H6031"\w* us?   
\c 65  
\p  
\q1
\v 1 “\w I made myself available|strong="H1875"\w* \w to those who did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w ask|strong="H7592"\w* \w for me;|strong="H4672"\w*  
\q1 \w I appeared|strong="H4672"\w* \w to those who did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w look|strong="H1245"\w* \w for me.|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w I said|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Here I am|strong="H2005"\w*\w ! Here I am|strong="H2005"\w*\w !’|strong="H0413"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w that did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w invoke|strong="H7121"\w* \w my name|strong="H8034"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w I spread|strong="H6566"\w* \w out my hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w long|strong="H0413"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w my rebellious|strong="H5637"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w who lived in a way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that is morally|strong="H2896"\w* \w unacceptable|strong="H4284"\w*,  
\q1 \w and who did what|strong="H2896"\w* \w they desired|strong="H4284"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w These people|strong="H5971"\w* \w continually|strong="H8548"\w* \w and blatantly offend|strong="H3707"\w* \w me|strong="H6440"\w*  
\q1 \w as they sacrifice|strong="H2076"\w* \w in their sacred orchards|strong="H1593"\w*  
\q1 \w and burn incense|strong="H6999"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w brick|strong="H3843"\w* altars.   
\q1
\v 4  \w They sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w among the tombs|strong="H6913"\w*  
\q1 \w and keep|strong="H5341"\w* \w watch all night long|strong="H3885"\w*.  
\q1 \w They eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w pork|strong="H2386"\w*,  
\q1 \w and broth|strong="H6564"\w* \w from unclean sacrificial|strong="H6292"\w* \w meat|strong="H1320"\w* \w is in their pans|strong="H3627"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w They say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Keep|strong="H7126"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w yourself!|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w get near|strong="H5066"\w* \w me, for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am holier|strong="H6942"\w* \w than you!’|strong="H0428"\w*  
\q1 \w These|strong="H0428"\w* \w people are like smoke|strong="H6227"\w* \w in my nostrils|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w that keeps burning|strong="H3344"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w long|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w I have decreed|strong="H3789"\w*\w :|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w keep silent|strong="H2814"\w*, \w but|strong="H0518"\w* \w will pay|strong="H7999"\w* \w them back;|strong="H7999"\w*  
\q1 \w I will pay|strong="H7999"\w* \w them back exactly what they deserve|strong="H2436"\w*,   
\q1
\v 7  \w for your sins|strong="H5771"\w* \w and your ancestors|strong="H0001"\w*’ \w sins|strong="H3162"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w “Because|strong="H0834"\w* \w they burned incense|strong="H6999"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w*  
\q1 \w and offended|strong="H2778"\w* \w me on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the hills|strong="H1389"\w*,  
\q1 \w I will punish them in full measure|strong="H4058"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 8  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H8492"\w*  
\q1 \w “When|strong="H8492"\w* \w juice|strong="H8492"\w* \w is discovered|strong="H4672"\w* \w in a cluster|strong="H0811"\w* \w of grapes,|strong="H0559"\w*  
\q1 \w someone says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w ‘Don’t|strong="H0408"\w* \w destroy|strong="H7843"\w* \w it, for|strong="H3588"\w* \w it contains juice|strong="H1293"\w*.’  
\q1 \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w I will do|strong="H6213"\w* \w for the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w –|strong="H1115"\w*  
\q1 \w I will not|strong="H1115"\w* \w destroy|strong="H7843"\w* \w everyone|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w I will bring forth|strong="H3318"\w* \w descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w from Jacob|strong="H3290"\w*,  
\q1 \w and from Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w people to take possession|strong="H3423"\w* \w of my mountains|strong="H2022"\w*.  
\q1 \w My chosen ones|strong="H0972"\w* \w will take possession|strong="H3423"\w* \w of the land;|strong="H5650"\w*  
\q1 \w my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w will live|strong="H7931"\w* \w there|strong="H8033"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Sharon|strong="H8289"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a pasture|strong="H5116"\w* \w for sheep|strong="H6629"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the Valley|strong="H6010"\w* \w of Achor|strong="H5911"\w* \w a place|strong="H7258"\w* \w where cattle|strong="H1241"\w* \w graze;|strong="H5971"\w*  
\q1 \w they will belong to my people|strong="H5971"\w*, \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w seek|strong="H1875"\w* \w me|strong="H1875"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w But as for you|strong="H0859"\w* \w who abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w and forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w about worshiping at|strong="H6944"\w* \w my|strong="H3068"\w* \w holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*,  
\q1 \w who prepare|strong="H6186"\w* \w a feast|strong="H7979"\w* \w for the god called ‘Fortune|strong="H1409"\w*,’  
\q1 \w and fill|strong="H4390"\w* \w up wine jugs|strong="H4469"\w* \w for the god called ‘Destiny|strong="H4507"\w*’ –   
\q1
\v 12  \w I predestine|strong="H4487"\w* \w you to die by the sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of you will kneel down|strong="H3766"\w* \w at the slaughtering block|strong="H2874"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3282"\w* \w I called|strong="H7121"\w* \w to you, and you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w respond|strong="H6030"\w*,  
\q1 \w I spoke|strong="H1696"\w* \w and you did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w*.  
\q1 \w You did|strong="H6213"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w before me|strong="H5869"\w*;  
\q1 \w you chose|strong="H0977"\w* \w to do what displeases|strong="H2654"\w* \w me|strong="H7121"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 13  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w says:|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w*, \w but you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will be hungry|strong="H7456"\w*\w !|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w will drink|strong="H8354"\w*, \w but you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will be thirsty|strong="H6770"\w*\w !|strong="H2009"\w*  
\q1 \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w will rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*, \w but you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will be humiliated|strong="H0954"\w*!   
\q1
\v 14  \w Look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w my servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w will shout for joy|strong="H7442"\w* \w as happiness fills|strong="H2898"\w* \w their hearts|strong="H3820"\w*\w !|strong="H0859"\w*  
\q1 \w But you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will cry out|strong="H6817"\w* \w as sorrow|strong="H3511"\w* \w fills your hearts|strong="H3820"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will wail|strong="H3213"\w* \w because your spirits|strong="H7307"\w* \w will be crushed|strong="H7667"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Your names|strong="H8034"\w* \w will live on|strong="H3240"\w* \w in the curse formulas|strong="H7621"\w* \w of my chosen ones|strong="H0972"\w*.  
\q1 \w The sovereign|strong="H0136"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3069"\+w*\nd* \w will kill|strong="H4191"\w* \w you,|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w but he will give|strong="H7121"\w* \w his servants|strong="H5650"\w* \w another|strong="H0312"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Whoever|strong="H0834"\w* \w pronounces a blessing|strong="H1288"\w* \w in the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w will do so|strong="H1288"\w* \w in the name of the faithful|strong="H0543"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever makes an oath|strong="H7650"\w* \w in the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w will do so|strong="H7650"\w* \w in the name of the faithful|strong="H0543"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w past|strong="H7223"\w* \w problems|strong="H6869"\w* \w will be forgotten|strong="H7911"\w*;  
\q1 \w I will no longer think about|strong="H5869"\w* \w them|strong="H1288"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am ready to create|strong="H1254"\w*  
\q1 \w new|strong="H2319"\w* \w heavens|strong="H8064"\w* \w and a new|strong="H2319"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w !|strong="H7223"\w*  
\q1 \w The former|strong="H7223"\w* \w ones|strong="H2142"\w* \w will|strong="H0776"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be|strong="H3808"\w* \w remembered|strong="H2142"\w*;  
\q1 \w no one will think|strong="H5927"\w* \w about them anymore|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w But|strong="H0518"\w* \w be happy|strong="H7797"\w* \w and rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w forevermore|strong="H5704"\w*  
\q1 \w over what I|strong="H0589"\w* \w am about to create|strong="H1254"\w*\w !|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am ready to create|strong="H1254"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w to be a source of joy|strong="H1525"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her people|strong="H5971"\w* \w to be a source of happiness|strong="H4885"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w* \w will bring me joy|strong="H7797"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will bring me|strong="H6963"\w* \w happiness|strong="H1523"\w*.  
\q1 \w The sound|strong="H6963"\w* \w of weeping|strong="H1065"\w* \w or cries|strong="H2201"\w* \w of sorrow|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w will never|strong="H3808"\w* \w be heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w in her again|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Never|strong="H3808"\w* \w again|strong="H5750"\w* \w will one of her infants|strong="H5764"\w* \w live just a few days|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w or an old man|strong="H2205"\w* \w die before|strong="H4390"\w* \w his time|strong="H3117"\w*.  
\q1 \w Indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w no one will die before the age|strong="H1121"\w* \w of a hundred|strong="H3967"\w*,  
\q1 \w anyone who fails to reach|strong="H4191"\w* \w the age|strong="H1121"\w* \w of a hundred|strong="H3967"\w* \w will be considered cursed|strong="H7043"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w They will build|strong="H1129"\w* \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w and live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in them;|strong="H5193"\w*  
\q1 \w they will plant|strong="H5193"\w* \w vineyards|strong="H3754"\w* \w and eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w their fruit|strong="H6529"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer will they build|strong="H1129"\w* \w a house only to have another|strong="H0312"\w* \w live in it|strong="H3427"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w plant|strong="H5193"\w* \w a vineyard only to have another|strong="H0312"\w* \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w its fruit,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w my people|strong="H5971"\w* \w will live as long as|strong="H3117"\w* \w trees|strong="H6086"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my chosen ones|strong="H0972"\w* \w will enjoy to the fullest|strong="H1086"\w* \w what they have produced|strong="H3027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w They will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w work|strong="H3021"\w* \w in vain|strong="H7385"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w give birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to children that will experience disaster|strong="H0928"\w*.  
\q1 \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will bless|strong="H1288"\w* \w their|strong="H1992"\w* \w children|strong="H6631"\w*  
\q1 \w and their descendants|strong="H2233"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Before|strong="H2962"\w* \w they even call|strong="H7121"\w* \w out,|strong="H0589"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will respond|strong="H6030"\w*;  
\q1 \w while they are|strong="H1992"\w* \w still|strong="H5750"\w* \w speaking|strong="H1696"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will hear|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w A wolf|strong="H2061"\w* \w and a lamb|strong="H2924"\w* \w will graze|strong="H7462"\w* \w together|strong="H0259"\w*;  
\q1 \w a lion|strong="H0738"\w*, \w like an ox|strong="H1241"\w*, \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w straw|strong="H8401"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a snake’s|strong="H5175"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w* \w will be dirt|strong="H6083"\w*.  
\q1 \w They will no|strong="H3808"\w* \w longer injure|strong="H7489"\w* \w or|strong="H3808"\w* \w destroy|strong="H7843"\w*  
\q1 \w on|strong="H7489"\w* \w my entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w royal|strong="H6944"\w* \w mountain|strong="H2022"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 66  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w This is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w :|strong="H8064"\w*  
\q1 \w “The heavens|strong="H8064"\w* \w are my throne|strong="H3678"\w*  
\q1 \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w is my footstool|strong="H7272"\w*.  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0335"\w* \w then is the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w you will build|strong="H1129"\w* \w for me?|strong="H0335"\w*  
\q1 \w Where|strong="H0335"\w* \w is the place|strong="H4725"\w* \w where I will rest|strong="H4496"\w*?   
\q1
\v 2  \w My hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w made|strong="H6213"\w* \w them|strong="H0413"\w*;  
\q1 \w that is how they came to be|strong="H1961"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H5223"\w*  
\q1 \w I show special favor|strong="H5223"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w humble|strong="H6041"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w contrite|strong="H5223"\w*,  
\q1 \w who respect|strong="H2730"\w* \w what|strong="H1697"\w* \w I|strong="H1697"\w* \w have|strong="H1961"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w say|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The one who slaughters|strong="H7819"\w* \w a bull|strong="H7794"\w* \w also strikes down|strong="H5221"\w* \w a man|strong="H0376"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who sacrifices|strong="H2076"\w* \w a lamb|strong="H7716"\w* \w also breaks|strong="H6202"\w* \w a dog’s|strong="H3611"\w* \w neck|strong="H6202"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who presents|strong="H5927"\w* \w an offering|strong="H4503"\w* \w includes pig’s|strong="H2386"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w* \w with it;|strong="H2142"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who offers|strong="H2142"\w* \w incense|strong="H3828"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w praises|strong="H1288"\w* \w an idol|strong="H0205"\w*.  
\q1 \w They|strong="H1992"\w* \w have decided|strong="H0977"\w* \w to behave this way|strong="H1870"\w*;  
\q1 \w they enjoy|strong="H2654"\w* \w these disgusting practices|strong="H8251"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w So|strong="H1571"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w will choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w severe punishment|strong="H8586"\w* \w for them;|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w I will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w on them what they|strong="H1992"\w* \w dread|strong="H4035"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3282"\w* \w I called|strong="H7121"\w*, \w and no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one responded|strong="H6030"\w*,  
\q1 \w I spoke|strong="H1696"\w* \w and they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w*.  
\q1 \w They did|strong="H6213"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w before|strong="H5869"\w* \w me;|strong="H0977"\w*  
\q1 \w they chose|strong="H0977"\w* \w to do|strong="H3808"\w* \w what displeases|strong="H2654"\w* \w me|strong="H0935"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 5  \w Hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w the word|strong="H1697"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H2730"\w*  
\q1 \w you who respect|strong="H2730"\w* \w what|strong="H1697"\w* \w he has to say|strong="H0559"\w*\w !|strong="H0251"\w*  
\q1 \w Your countrymen|strong="H0251"\w*, \w who hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w you|strong="H5077"\w*  
\q1 \w and exclude you, supposedly|strong="H5077"\w* \w for the sake|strong="H4616"\w* \w of my name|strong="H8034"\w*,  
\q1 \w say, “May|strong="H3513"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w be glorified,|strong="H7200"\w*  
\q1 \w then|strong="H7200"\w* \w we will witness|strong="H7200"\w* \w your joy|strong="H8057"\w*.”  
\q1 \w But they|strong="H1992"\w* \w will be put to shame|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The sound of battle|strong="H7588"\w* \w comes from the city|strong="H5892"\w*;  
\q1 \w the sound|strong="H6963"\w* \w comes from the temple|strong="H1964"\w*\w !|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w It is the sound|strong="H6963"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w paying|strong="H1576"\w* \w back|strong="H7999"\w* \w his enemies|strong="H0341"\w*.   
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\v 7  \w Before|strong="H2962"\w* \w she goes into labor|strong="H2342"\w*, \w she gives birth|strong="H3205"\w*\w !|strong="H2962"\w*  
\q1 \w Before|strong="H2962"\w* \w her contractions|strong="H4422"\w* \w begin, she delivers|strong="H4422"\w* \w a boy|strong="H2145"\w*!   
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\v 8  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has ever heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w of such a thing|strong="H2063"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has ever seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w this|strong="H0428"\w*\w ?|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w Can a country|strong="H0776"\w* \w be brought forth|strong="H2342"\w* \w in one|strong="H0259"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*\w ?|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w Can|strong="H0518"\w* \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w* \w be born|strong="H3205"\w* \w in a single|strong="H0259"\w* \w moment|strong="H2342"\w*\w ?|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w Yet|strong="H1571"\w* \w as soon as Zion|strong="H6726"\w* \w goes into labor she gives birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w to sons|strong="H1121"\w*!   
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\v 9 “\w Do I|strong="H0589"\w* \w bring a baby|strong="H3205"\w* \w to the birth|strong="H3205"\w* \w opening and then not|strong="H3808"\w* \w deliver it?”|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w asks|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w .|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w “Or|strong="H0518"\w* \w do I|strong="H0589"\w* \w bring a baby|strong="H3205"\w* \w to the point of delivery|strong="H6113"\w* \w and then hold it back?”|strong="H0430"\w*  
\q1 \w asks your God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
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\v 10  \w Be happy|strong="H8055"\w* \w for|strong="H0854"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*  
\q1 \w and rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w her, all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you who love|strong="H0157"\w* \w her!|strong="H7797"\w*  
\q1 \w Share|strong="H7797"\w* \w in her great joy|strong="H4885"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w you who have mourned|strong="H0056"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*!   
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\v 11  \w For|strong="H4616"\w* \w you will nurse|strong="H3243"\w* \w from her satisfying|strong="H7646"\w* \w breasts|strong="H7699"\w* \w and be nourished|strong="H8575"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will feed|strong="H4711"\w* \w with joy|strong="H6026"\w* \w from her milk-filled|strong="H2123"\w* \w breasts|strong="H3519"\w*.   
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\v 12  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w this is what|strong="H3541"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*\w : |strong="H2005"\w*  
\q1 \w “Look|strong="H2005"\w*, \w I am ready to extend|strong="H5186"\w* \w to her|strong="H0413"\w* \w prosperity|strong="H7965"\w* \w that will flow|strong="H5104"\w* \w like a river|strong="H5158"\w*,  
\q1 \w the riches|strong="H3519"\w* \w of nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w will flow into her like a stream that floods its banks|strong="H7857"\w*.  
\q1 \w You will nurse|strong="H3243"\w* \w from her breast|strong="H5375"\w* \w and|strong="H3068"\w* \w be|strong="H3068"\w* \w carried|strong="H5375"\w* \w at her side|strong="H6654"\w*;  
\q1 \w you will play|strong="H8173"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w her knees|strong="H1290"\w*.   
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\v 13  \w As|strong="H0834"\w* \w a mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w consoles|strong="H5162"\w* \w a child,|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w will console|strong="H5162"\w* \w you,|strong="H5162"\w*  
\q1 \w and you will be consoled|strong="H5162"\w* \w over Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*.”   
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\v 14  \w When you see|strong="H7200"\w* \w this, you will be happy|strong="H7797"\w*,  
\q1 \w and you will be revived|strong="H6524"\w*.  
\q1 \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will reveal|strong="H3045"\w* \w his power|strong="H3027"\w* \w to|strong="H0854"\w* \w his servants|strong="H5650"\w*  
\q1 \w and his anger|strong="H2194"\w* \w to his enemies|strong="H0341"\w*.   
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\v 15  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w look|strong="H2009"\w*, \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w with fire|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w his chariots|strong="H4818"\w* \w come like a windstorm|strong="H5492"\w*,  
\q1 \w to reveal|strong="H7725"\w* \w his raging|strong="H2534"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w his battle cry|strong="H1606"\w*, \w and his flaming|strong="H3851"\w* \w arrows|strong="H0784"\w*.   
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\v 16  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w judges|strong="H8199"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w humanity|strong="H1320"\w*  
\q1 \w with fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w and his sword|strong="H2719"\w*;  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will kill many|strong="H7231"\w*.   
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\v 17 “\w As for those who consecrate|strong="H6942"\w* \w and ritually purify|strong="H2891"\w* \w themselves so they can follow|strong="H0310"\w* \w their leader and worship in the sacred orchards|strong="H1593"\w*, \w those who eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w the flesh|strong="H1320"\w* \w of pigs|strong="H2386"\w* \w and other disgusting|strong="H8263"\w* \w creatures, like mice|strong="H5909"\w* – \w they will all be destroyed|strong="H5486"\w* \w together|strong="H3162"\w*,” \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H5002"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.  
\v 18 “\w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w hate their deeds|strong="H4639"\w* \w and thoughts|strong="H4284"\w*\w ! So I am coming|strong="H0935"\w* \w to gather|strong="H6908"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w and ethnic|strong="H3956"\w* \w groups;|strong="H0935"\w* \w they|strong="H0935"\w* \w will|strong="H1471"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w and witness|strong="H7200"\w* \w my splendor|strong="H3519"\w*.  
\v 19  \w I will perform|strong="H7760"\w* \w a mighty act|strong="H0226"\w* \w among them|strong="H7971"\w* \w and|strong="H7971"\w* \w then|strong="H0853"\w* \w send|strong="H7971"\w* \w some of those who remain|strong="H6412"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w – to Tarshish|strong="H8659"\w*, \w Pul|strong="H6322"\w*, \w Lud|strong="H3865"\w* \w (known|strong="H4900"\w* \w for its archers|strong="H7198"\w* \w ), Tubal|strong="H8422"\w*, \w Javan|strong="H3120"\w*, \w and to the distant|strong="H7350"\w* \w coastlands|strong="H0339"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w heard|strong="H8085"\w* \w about me or|strong="H3808"\w* \w seen|strong="H7200"\w* \w my splendor|strong="H3519"\w*. \w They will tell|strong="H5046"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w of my splendor|strong="H3519"\w*.  
\v 20  \w They will bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w back all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your countrymen|strong="H0251"\w* \w from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the nations|strong="H1471"\w* \w as an offering|strong="H4503"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w . They will bring them|strong="H5483"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w horses|strong="H5483"\w*, \w in chariots|strong="H7393"\w*, \w in wagons|strong="H6632"\w*, \w on mules|strong="H6505"\w*, \w and on|strong="H5921"\w* \w camels|strong="H3753"\w* \w to my holy|strong="H6944"\w* \w hill|strong="H2022"\w* \w Jerusalem|strong="H3389"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , “just as the Israelites|strong="H3478"\w* \w bring|strong="H0935"\w* \w offerings|strong="H4503"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w temple|strong="H1004"\w* \w in ritually pure|strong="H2889"\w* \w containers|strong="H3627"\w*.  
\v 21  \w And I will choose some|strong="H3947"\w* \w of them|strong="H1992"\w* \w as|strong="H1571"\w* \w priests|strong="H3548"\w* \w and Levites|strong="H3881"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.  
\v 22 “\w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w just|strong="H0834"\w* \w as the new|strong="H2319"\w* \w heavens|strong="H8064"\w* \w and the new|strong="H2319"\w* \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w I am|strong="H0589"\w* \w about|strong="H2319"\w* \w to make|strong="H6213"\w* \w will remain standing|strong="H5975"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w me,” says|strong="H5002"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , “so|strong="H3651"\w* \w your descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w and your name|strong="H8034"\w* \w will remain|strong="H5975"\w*.  
\v 23  \w From one|strong="H1767"\w* \w month|strong="H2320"\w* \w to the next|strong="H2320"\w* \w and from|strong="H1767"\w* \w one Sabbath|strong="H7676"\w* \w to the next, all|strong="H3605"\w* \w people|strong="H1320"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to worship|strong="H7812"\w* \w me|strong="H6440"\w*,” \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.  
\v 24 “\w They will go out|strong="H3318"\w* \w and observe|strong="H7200"\w* \w the corpses|strong="H6297"\w* \w of those|strong="H0376"\w* \w who rebelled|strong="H6586"\w* \w against me, for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the maggots|strong="H8438"\w* \w that eat them will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w*, \w and the fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w that consumes|strong="H3518"\w* \w them will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w die out.|strong="H3605"\w* \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w people|strong="H1320"\w* \w will find the sight abhorrent|strong="H1860"\w*.”