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\q Listen to Israel, your father. \q Listen to Israel, your father.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, \v 3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might,
\q and the beginning of my strength, \q and the beginning of my strength,
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\q Then you defiled it; you went up to my couch. \q Then you defiled it; you went up to my couch.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 5 Simeon and Levi are brothers. \v 5 Simeon and Levi are brothers.
\q Weapons of violence are their swords. \q Weapons of violence are their swords.
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\q I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. \q I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 8 Judah, your brothers will praise you. \v 8 Judah, your brothers will praise you.
\q Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. \q Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies.
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\q and his teeth as white as milk. \q and his teeth as white as milk.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 13 Zebulun will live by the shore of the sea. \v 13 Zebulun will live by the shore of the sea.
\q He will be a harbor for ships, \q He will be a harbor for ships,
\q and his border will extend to Sidon. \q and his border will extend to Sidon.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 14 Issachar is a strong donkey, \v 14 Issachar is a strong donkey,
\q lying down between the sheepfolds. \q lying down between the sheepfolds.
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\q and become a servant for the task. \q and become a servant for the task.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 16 Dan will judge his people \v 16 Dan will judge his people
\q as one of the tribes of Israel. \q as one of the tribes of Israel.
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\v 18 I wait for your salvation, Yahweh. \v 18 I wait for your salvation, Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 19 Gad—raiders will attack him, \v 19 Gad—raiders will attack him,
\q but he will attack them at their heels. \q but he will attack them at their heels.
\q2
\p \p
\v 20 Asher's food will be rich, \v 20 Asher's food will be rich,
\q and he will provide royal delicacies. \q and he will provide royal delicacies.
\q2
\p \p
\q
\v 21 Naphtali is a doe let loose; \v 21 Naphtali is a doe let loose;
\q he will have beautiful fawns. \q he will have beautiful fawns.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 22 Joseph is a fruitful bough, \v 22 Joseph is a fruitful bough,
\q a fruitful bough near a spring, \q a fruitful bough near a spring,
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\q even upon the crown of the head of the prince of his brothers. \q even upon the crown of the head of the prince of his brothers.
\s5 \s5
\p
\q \q
\v 27 Benjamin is a hungry wolf. \v 27 Benjamin is a hungry wolf.
\q In the morning he will devour the prey, \q In the morning he will devour the prey,

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\p \p
\v 8 Then Yahweh said to Aaron, "Look, I have given you the duty of handling the contributions lifted up to me, and all the holy offerings that the people of Israel give to me. I have given these offerings to you and your sons as your ongoing share. \v 8 Then Yahweh said to Aaron, "Look, I have given you the duty of handling the contributions lifted up to me, and all the holy offerings that the people of Israel give to me. I have given these offerings to you as a consecrated portion and to your sons as your assigned portion for all time.
\v 9 This will belong to you from the most holy things that is kept from the fire. From every offering of theirs—every grain offering, every sin offering, and every guilt offering—they are set apart to you and to your sons. \v 9 This will belong to you from the most holy things that is kept from the fire. From every offering of theirs—every grain offering, every sin offering, and every guilt offering—they are set apart to you and to your sons.
\s5 \s5
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\s5 \s5
\v 14 Every devoted thing in Israel will be yours. \v 14 Every devoted thing in Israel will be yours.
\v 15 Every first issue of the womb, all the firstborn that the people offer to Yahweh, both of man and animal, will be yours. Nevertheless, the people must certainly redeem every firstborn son, and they must redeem the firstborn male of unclean animals. \v 15 Every first issue of the womb, all the firstborn that the people offer to Yahweh, both of man and animal, will be yours. Nevertheless, the people must certainly redeem every firstborn son, and they must redeem the firstborn male of unclean animals.
\v 16 Those that are to be bought back by the people must be bought back after becoming one month old. Then the people may buy them back, for the price of five shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel, which equals twenty gerahs. \v 16 Those that are to be redeemed by the people must be redeemed after becoming one month old. Then the people may redeem them for the price of five shekels of silver, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel, which equals twenty gerahs.
\s5 \s5
\v 17 But the firstborn of a cow, or the firstborn of a sheep, or the firstborn of a goat—you must not redeem these animals; they are set apart to me. You must sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, an aroma pleasing to Yahweh. \v 17 But the firstborn of a cow, or the firstborn of a sheep, or the firstborn of a goat—you must not redeem these animals; they are set apart to me. You must sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, an aroma pleasing to Yahweh.
\v 18 Their meat will be yours. Like the raised breast and the right thigh, their meat will be yours. \v 18 Their meat will be yours. Like the breast and the right thigh that are lifted as an offering, their meat will be yours.
\s5 \s5
\v 19 All the holy contributions that the people of Israel present to Yahweh, I have given to you, and to your sons and to your daughters with you, as a continual share. It is an everlasting covenant of salt, a binding covenant forever, before Yahweh for both you and your descendants with you." \v 19 All the holy contributions that the people of Israel present to Yahweh, I have given to you, and to your sons and to your daughters with you, as a continual share. It is an everlasting covenant of salt, a binding covenant forever, before Yahweh for both you and your descendants with you."
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\v 22 From now on the people of Israel must not come near the tent of meeting, or they will be responsible for this sin and die. \v 22 From now on the people of Israel must not come near the tent of meeting, or they will be responsible for this sin and die.
\s5 \s5
\v 23 The Levites must do the work connected to the tent of meeting. They will be responsible for any sin regarding it. This will be a permanent law throughout your people's generations. Among the people of Israel they must have no inheritance. \v 23 The Levites must do the work connected to the tent of meeting. They will be responsible for any iniquity regarding it. This will be a permanent law throughout your people's generations. Among the people of Israel they must have no inheritance.
\v 24 For the tithes of the people of Israel, which they offer as a contribution to Yahweh—it is these that I have given to the Levites as their inheritance. That is why I said to them, 'They must have no inheritance among the people of Israel.'" \v 24 For the tithes of the people of Israel, which they offer as a contribution to Yahweh—it is these that I have given to the Levites as their inheritance. That is why I said to them, 'They must have no inheritance among the people of Israel.'"
\s5 \s5
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\s5 \s5
\v 30 Therefore you must say to them, 'When you present the best of it, then it must be credited to the Levites as the product from the threshing floor and the winepress. \v 30 Therefore you must say to them, 'When you present the best of it, then it must be credited to the Levites as the product from the threshing floor and the winepress.
\v 31 You may eat the rest of your gifts in any place, you and your families, because it is your pay in return for your work in the tent of meeting. \v 31 You may eat the rest of your gifts in any place, you and your families, because it is your pay in return for your work in the tent of meeting.
\v 32 You will not incur any guilt by eating and drinking it, if you have presented to Yahweh the best of what you have received. But you must not profane the holy offerings of the people of Israel, or you will die.'" \v 32 You will not bear any sin by eating and drinking it, if you have presented to Yahweh the best of what you have received. But you must not profane the holy offerings of the people of Israel, or you will die.'"
\s5 \s5
\c 19 \c 19
\p \p
\v 1 Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said, \v 1 Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,
\v 2 "This is a statute, a law which I am commanding you: Say to the people of Israel that they must bring to you a red heifer without flaw or blemish, and which has never carried a yoke. \v 2 "This is a statute, a law which Yahweh is commanding you: Say to the people of Israel that they must bring to you a red heifer without flaw or blemish, and which has never carried a yoke.
\s5 \s5
\v 3 Give the heifer to Eleazar the priest. He must bring it outside the camp, and someone must kill it in front of him. \v 3 Give the heifer to Eleazar the priest. He must bring it outside the camp, and someone must kill it in front of him.
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\v 8 The one who has burned the heifer must wash his clothes in water and bathe in water. He will remain unclean until the evening. \v 8 The one who has burned the heifer must wash his clothes in water and bathe in water. He will remain unclean until the evening.
\s5 \s5
\v 9 Someone who is clean must gather up the heifer's ashes and put them outside the camp in a clean place. These ashes must be kept for the community of the people of Israel. They will mix the ashes with water for purification from sin, since the ashes were from a sin offering. \v 9 A man who is clean must gather up the heifer's ashes and put them outside the camp in a clean place. These ashes must be kept for the community of the people of Israel. They will mix the ashes with water for purification from sin, since the ashes were from a sin offering.
\v 10 The one who gathered the heifer's ashes must wash his clothes. He will remain unclean until the evening. This will be a permanent law for the people of Israel and the foreigners who stay with them. \v 10 The one who gathered the heifer's ashes must wash his clothes. He will remain unclean until the evening. This will be a permanent law for the people of Israel and the foreigners who stay with them.
\s5 \s5
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\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 10 Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock. Moses said to them, "Listen now, you rebels. Must we bring water out of this rock for you?" \v 10 Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock. Moses said to them, "Listen now, you rebels. Must we bring water out of this rock for you?"
\v 11 Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, and much water came out. The community drank, and their livestook drank. \v 11 Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, and much water came out. The community drank, and their livestock drank.
\s5 \s5
\v 12 Then Yahweh said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them." \v 12 Then Yahweh said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not trust me or honor me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them."
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\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 14 Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom: Your brother Israel says this: "You know all the difficulties that have happened to us. \v 14 Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom: Your brother Israel says this: "You know all the hardship that has found us.
\v 15 You know that our ancestors went down to Egypt and lived in Egypt a long time. The Egyptians treated us harshly and also our ancestors. \v 15 You know that our ancestors went down to Egypt and lived in Egypt a long time. The Egyptians treated us harshly and also our ancestors.
\v 16 When we called out to Yahweh, he heard our voice and sent an angel and brought us out of Egypt. Look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the border of your land. \v 16 When we called out to Yahweh, he heard our voice and sent an angel and brought us out of Egypt. Look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the border of your land.
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\s5 \s5
\v 27 Moses did as Yahweh commanded. They went up Mount Hor in the sight of all the community. \v 27 Moses did as Yahweh commanded. They went up Mount Hor in the sight of all the community.
\v 28 Moses took Aaron's priestly garments off him and put them on Eleazar his son. Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down. \v 28 Moses took Aaron's priestly garments off him and put them on Eleazar his son. Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down.
\v 29 When all the community saw that Aaron was dead, the entire nation wept for Aaron for thirty days. \v 29 When all the community saw that Aaron was dead, the entire house of Israel wept for Aaron for thirty days.
\s5 \s5
\c 21 \c 21
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\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q
\v 21 He has not looked upon disaster in Jacob, \v 21 He has not looked upon disaster in Jacob,
\q2 and he has not seen trouble in Israel. \q2 and he has not seen trouble in Israel.
\q Yahweh their God is with them, \q Yahweh their God is with them,

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\v 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, that he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. \v 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, that he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 Hear, heavens, and give ear, earth; for Yahweh has spoken: \v 2 Hear, heavens, and give ear, earth; for Yahweh has spoken:
\q1 "I have nourished and brought up children, but they have rebelled against me. \q1 "I have nourished and brought up children, but they have rebelled against me.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 but Israel does not know, Israel does not understand." \q1 but Israel does not know, Israel does not understand."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 Woe! Nation, sinners, a people weighed down with iniquity, \v 4 Woe! Nation, sinners, a people weighed down with iniquity,
\q1 offspring of evildoers, sons who act corruptly! \q1 offspring of evildoers, sons who act corruptly!
\q1 They have abandoned Yahweh, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, \q1 They have abandoned Yahweh, they have despised the Holy One of Israel,
\q1 they have estranged themselves from him. \q1 they have estranged themselves from him.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Why are you still being beaten? Why do you rebel more and more? \v 5 Why are you still being beaten? Why do you rebel more and more?
\q1 The whole head is sick, the whole heart is weak. \q1 The whole head is sick, the whole heart is weak.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 they have not been closed, cleansed, bandaged, nor treated with oil. \q1 they have not been closed, cleansed, bandaged, nor treated with oil.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Your country is ruined; your cities are burned; \v 7 Your country is ruined; your cities are burned;
\q1 your fields—in your presence, strangers are destroying them— \q1 your fields—in your presence, strangers are destroying them—
\q1 abandoned devastation, overthrown by strangers. \q1 abandoned devastation, overthrown by strangers.
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\q1 we would have been like Sodom, we would have been like Gomorrah. \q1 we would have been like Sodom, we would have been like Gomorrah.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom; \v 10 Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom;
\q1 listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah: \q1 listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah:
\q1 \q1
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\q1 your hands are full of blood. \q1 your hands are full of blood.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Wash, cleanse yourselves; \v 16 Wash, cleanse yourselves;
\q1 remove the evil of your deeds from my sight; \q1 remove the evil of your deeds from my sight;
\q1 stop being evil; \q1 stop being evil;
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\q1 give justice to the fatherless, defend the widow." \q1 give justice to the fatherless, defend the widow."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," says Yahweh; \v 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," says Yahweh;
\q1 "though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white like snow; \q1 "though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white like snow;
\q1 though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. \q1 though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.
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\q1 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. \q1 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 How the faithful city has become a prostitute! \v 21 How the faithful city has become a prostitute!
\q1 She who was full of justice—she was full of righteousness, \q1 She who was full of justice—she was full of righteousness,
\q1 but now she is full of murderers. \q1 but now she is full of murderers.
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\q1 They do not defend the fatherless, nor does the widow's legal plea come before them. \q1 They do not defend the fatherless, nor does the widow's legal plea come before them.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 24 Therefore this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: \v 24 Therefore this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel:
\q1 "Woe to them! I will take vengeance against my adversaries, and avenge myself against my enemies; \q1 "Woe to them! I will take vengeance against my adversaries, and avenge myself against my enemies;
\q1 \q1
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\q1 after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a faithful town." \q1 after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a faithful town."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 27 Zion will be redeemed by justice, and her repentant ones by righteousness. \v 27 Zion will be redeemed by justice, and her repentant ones by righteousness.
\q1 \q1
\v 28 Rebels and sinners will be crushed together, and those who abandon Yahweh will be done away with. \v 28 Rebels and sinners will be crushed together, and those who abandon Yahweh will be done away with.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 29 "For you will be ashamed of the sacred oak trees that you desired, \v 29 "For you will be ashamed of the sacred oak trees that you desired,
\q1 and you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen. \q1 and you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen.
\q1 \q1
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\c 2 \c 2
\p \p
\v 1 The things that Isaiah son of Amoz perceived in a vision, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. \v 1 The things that Isaiah son of Amoz perceived in a vision, concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 It will be in the last days \v 2 It will be in the last days
\q1 that the mountain of the house of Yahweh \q1 that the mountain of the house of Yahweh
\q1 will be established as the highest of the mountains, \q1 will be established as the highest of the mountains,
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\q1 and all the nations will flow to it. \q1 and all the nations will flow to it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Many peoples will come and say, \v 3 Many peoples will come and say,
\q1 "Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob, \q1 "Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob,
\q1 so he may teach us some of his ways, and we may walk in his paths." \q1 so he may teach us some of his ways, and we may walk in his paths."
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\q1 nation will not lift up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any longer. \q1 nation will not lift up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any longer.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 House of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of Yahweh. \v 5 House of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of Yahweh.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 For you have abandoned your people, the house of Jacob, \v 6 For you have abandoned your people, the house of Jacob,
\q1 because they are filled with customs from the east and they practice divination like the Philistines, \q1 because they are filled with customs from the east and they practice divination like the Philistines,
\q1 and they shake hands with sons of foreigners. \q1 and they shake hands with sons of foreigners.
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\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 9 The people will be bowed down, and individuals will fall down; therefore do not raise them up. \v 9 The people will be bowed down, and individuals will fall down; therefore do not raise them up.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Go into the rocky places and hide in the ground \v 10 Go into the rocky places and hide in the ground
\q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty. \q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 and Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day. \q1 and Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 For there will be a day of Yahweh of hosts \v 12 For there will be a day of Yahweh of hosts
\q1 against everyone who is proud and raised up, and against everyone who is arrogant—and he will be brought down— \q1 against everyone who is proud and raised up, and against everyone who is arrogant—and he will be brought down—
\q1 \q1
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\q1 Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day. \q1 Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day.
\q1 \q1
\v 18 The idols will completely pass away. \v 18 The idols will completely pass away.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 19 Men will go into the caves of the rocks and the holes of the ground, \v 19 Men will go into the caves of the rocks and the holes of the ground,
\q1 from the terror of Yahweh, and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. \q1 from the terror of Yahweh, and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth.
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\q1 \q1
\v 21 The people will go into the crevices in the rocks and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, \v 21 The people will go into the crevices in the rocks and into the clefts of the ragged rocks,
\q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. \q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 Stop trusting in man, whose life-breath is in his nostrils, \v 22 Stop trusting in man, whose life-breath is in his nostrils,
\q1 for what does he amount to? \q1 for what does he amount to?
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\v 3 the captain of fifty and the respected citizen, the counselor, the expert craftsman and the skillful enchanter. \v 3 the captain of fifty and the respected citizen, the counselor, the expert craftsman and the skillful enchanter.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 "I will place mere youths as their leaders, and the young will rule over them. \v 4 "I will place mere youths as their leaders, and the young will rule over them.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 The people will be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor; \v 5 The people will be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor;
\q1 the child will insult the elderly, and the degraded will challenge the honorable. \q1 the child will insult the elderly, and the degraded will challenge the honorable.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 A man will even take hold of his brother in his father's house \v 6 A man will even take hold of his brother in his father's house
\q1 and say, 'You have a coat; be our ruler, and let this ruin be in your hands.' \q1 and say, 'You have a coat; be our ruler, and let this ruin be in your hands.'
\q1 \q1
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\q1 You will not make me ruler of the people.'" \q1 You will not make me ruler of the people.'"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 For Jerusalem has stumbled, and Judah has fallen, \v 8 For Jerusalem has stumbled, and Judah has fallen,
\q1 because their speech and their actions are against Yahweh, defying the eyes of his glory. \q1 because their speech and their actions are against Yahweh, defying the eyes of his glory.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 Woe to them! For they have completed a catastrophe for themselves. \q1 Woe to them! For they have completed a catastrophe for themselves.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Tell the righteous person that it will be well, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds. \v 10 Tell the righteous person that it will be well, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds.
\q1 \q1
\v 11 Woe to the wicked! It will go badly for him, for the recompense of his hands will be done to him. \v 11 Woe to the wicked! It will go badly for him, for the recompense of his hands will be done to him.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 My people—children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. \v 12 My people—children are their oppressors, and women rule over them.
\q1 My people, those who guide you lead you astray and confuse the direction of your path. \q1 My people, those who guide you lead you astray and confuse the direction of your path.
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 Yahweh stands up for an accusation; he is standing to accuse the people. \v 13 Yahweh stands up for an accusation; he is standing to accuse the people.
\q1 \q1
\v 14 Yahweh will come with judgment against the elders of his people and their leaders: \v 14 Yahweh will come with judgment against the elders of his people and their leaders:
@ -314,8 +314,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Yahweh says that because the daughters of Zion are proud, \v 16 Yahweh says that because the daughters of Zion are proud,
\q they walk with their necks extended, \q they walk with their necks extended,
\q with flirting eyes, walking with tiny steps as they go, \q with flirting eyes, walking with tiny steps as they go,
@ -325,8 +325,8 @@
\q and Yahweh will make them bald. \q and Yahweh will make them bald.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 On that day the Lord will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, head bands, the crescent ornaments, \v 18 On that day the Lord will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, head bands, the crescent ornaments,
\v 19 the ear pendants, the bracelets, and the veils; \v 19 the ear pendants, the bracelets, and the veils;
\v 20 the headscarves, the ankle chains, the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the lucky charms. \v 20 the headscarves, the ankle chains, the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the lucky charms.
@ -340,8 +340,8 @@
\v 23 the hand mirrors, the fine linen, the head pieces, and the wraps. \v 23 the hand mirrors, the fine linen, the head pieces, and the wraps.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 24 Instead of sweet perfume there will be stench; and instead of a sash, a rope; \v 24 Instead of sweet perfume there will be stench; and instead of a sash, a rope;
\q1 instead of well-arranged hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a covering of sackcloth; \q1 instead of well-arranged hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a covering of sackcloth;
\q1 and branding instead of beauty. \q1 and branding instead of beauty.
@ -396,8 +396,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 So now, inhabitant of Jerusalem and man of Judah, \v 3 So now, inhabitant of Jerusalem and man of Judah,
\q1 judge between me and my vineyard. \q1 judge between me and my vineyard.
\q1 \q1
@ -413,28 +413,28 @@
\q1 I will also command the clouds not to rain on it. \q1 I will also command the clouds not to rain on it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 For the vineyard of Yahweh of hosts is the house of Israel, \v 7 For the vineyard of Yahweh of hosts is the house of Israel,
\q1 and the man of Judah his pleasant planting; \q1 and the man of Judah his pleasant planting;
\q1 he waited for justice, but instead, there was killing; for righteousness, but, instead, a shout for help. \q1 he waited for justice, but instead, there was killing; for righteousness, but, instead, a shout for help.
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Woe to those who join house to house, who join field to field, \v 8 Woe to those who join house to house, who join field to field,
\q1 until no room remains, and you alone remain in the land! \q1 until no room remains, and you alone remain in the land!
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Yahweh of hosts told me, \v 9 Yahweh of hosts told me,
\q1 many houses will be empty, even great and impressive ones, without any inhabitant. \q1 many houses will be empty, even great and impressive ones, without any inhabitant.
\q1 \q1
\v 10 For a ten-yoke vineyard will yield only one bath, and one homer of seed will yield only an ephah. \v 10 For a ten-yoke vineyard will yield only one bath, and one homer of seed will yield only an ephah.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 Woe to those who rise up early in the morning to obtain strong drink, \v 11 Woe to those who rise up early in the morning to obtain strong drink,
\q1 those who linger late into the night until wine inflames them. \q1 those who linger late into the night until wine inflames them.
\q1 \q1
@ -460,26 +460,26 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 Woe to those who pull along iniquity with useless cords and who pull along sin as if it were with a cart rope. \v 18 Woe to those who pull along iniquity with useless cords and who pull along sin as if it were with a cart rope.
\q1 \q1
\v 19 Woe to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him act quickly, so we can see it happen; \v 19 Woe to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him act quickly, so we can see it happen;
\q1 and let the plans of the Holy One of Israel come, so that we may know them." \q1 and let the plans of the Holy One of Israel come, so that we may know them."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; \v 20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
\q1 who represent darkness as light, and light as darkness; \q1 who represent darkness as light, and light as darkness;
\q1 who represent bitter as sweet, and sweet as bitter! \q1 who represent bitter as sweet, and sweet as bitter!
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding! \v 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding!
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine, and masters at mixing strong drinks; \v 22 Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine, and masters at mixing strong drinks;
\q1 \q1
\v 23 who acquit the wicked for payment, and deprive the innocent of his rights! \v 23 who acquit the wicked for payment, and deprive the innocent of his rights!
@ -499,8 +499,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 26 He will lift up a signal flag for far away nations and will whistle for those at the end of the earth. \v 26 He will lift up a signal flag for far away nations and will whistle for those at the end of the earth.
\q1 Look, they will come speedily and promptly. \q1 Look, they will come speedily and promptly.
@ -652,8 +652,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 5 Yahweh spoke to me again, \v 5 Yahweh spoke to me again,
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 "Because this people has refused the gentle waters of Shiloah, \v 6 "Because this people has refused the gentle waters of Shiloah,
\q1 and is happy over Rezin and Remaliah's son, \q1 and is happy over Rezin and Remaliah's son,
\q1 \q1
@ -666,8 +666,8 @@
\q1 Its outstretched wings will fill the breadth of your land, Immanuel." \q1 Its outstretched wings will fill the breadth of your land, Immanuel."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 You peoples will be broken to pieces. Listen, all you distant countries: \v 9 You peoples will be broken to pieces. Listen, all you distant countries:
\q1 arm yourselves for war and be broken in pieces; arm yourselves and be broken in pieces. \q1 arm yourselves for war and be broken in pieces; arm yourselves and be broken in pieces.
\q1 \q1
@ -677,8 +677,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 11 Yahweh spoke to me, with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people. \v 11 Yahweh spoke to me, with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Do not call conspiracy anything that this people calls conspiracy, \v 12 Do not call conspiracy anything that this people calls conspiracy,
\q1 you will not fear what they fear, and do not be terrified. \q1 you will not fear what they fear, and do not be terrified.
\q1 \q1
@ -695,13 +695,13 @@
\v 15 Many will stumble over it and fall and be broken, and be ensnared and captured. \v 15 Many will stumble over it and fall and be broken, and be ensnared and captured.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Bind up my testimony, seal the official record, and give it to my disciples. \v 16 Bind up my testimony, seal the official record, and give it to my disciples.
\q1 \q1
\v 17 I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob; I will trust in him. \v 17 I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob; I will trust in him.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 See, I and the sons whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel \v 18 See, I and the sons whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel
\q1 from Yahweh of hosts, who lives on Mount Zion. \q1 from Yahweh of hosts, who lives on Mount Zion.
@ -721,14 +721,14 @@
\s5 \s5
\c 9 \c 9
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 1 The gloom will be dispelled from her who was in anguish. \v 1 The gloom will be dispelled from her who was in anguish.
\q1 In an earlier time he humiliated \q1 In an earlier time he humiliated
\q1 the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, \q1 the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
\q1 but in the latter time he will make it glorious, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. \q1 but in the latter time he will make it glorious, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; \v 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
\q1 those who have lived in the land of the shadow of death, the light has shone on them. \q1 those who have lived in the land of the shadow of death, the light has shone on them.
@ -762,8 +762,8 @@
\q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this. \q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it fell on Israel. \v 8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it fell on Israel.
\q1 \q1
\v 9 All the people will know, even Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and with an arrogant heart, \v 9 All the people will know, even Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and with an arrogant heart,
@ -778,8 +778,8 @@
\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out. \q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 Yet the people will not turn to him who struck them, nor will they seek Yahweh of hosts. \v 13 Yet the people will not turn to him who struck them, nor will they seek Yahweh of hosts.
\q1 \q1
\v 14 Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day. \v 14 Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day.
@ -795,8 +795,8 @@
\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out. \q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 Wickedness burns like a fire; it devours the briers and thorns; \v 18 Wickedness burns like a fire; it devours the briers and thorns;
\q1 it even burns the thickets of the forest, which rise in a column of smoke. \q1 it even burns the thickets of the forest, which rise in a column of smoke.
\q1 \q1
@ -829,8 +829,8 @@
\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out. \q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; instead, his hand is still stretched out.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Woe to the Assyrian, the club of my anger, the rod by whom I wield my fury! \v 5 Woe to the Assyrian, the club of my anger, the rod by whom I wield my fury!
\q1 \q1
\v 6 I send him against an arrogant nation and against the people who bear my overflowing wrath. \v 6 I send him against an arrogant nation and against the people who bear my overflowing wrath.
@ -868,8 +868,8 @@
\q1 None fluttered their wings or opened their mouth or chirped." \q1 None fluttered their wings or opened their mouth or chirped."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 Will the ax boast about itself against the one who wields it? \v 15 Will the ax boast about itself against the one who wields it?
\q1 Will the saw praise itself more than the one who cuts with it? \q1 Will the saw praise itself more than the one who cuts with it?
\q1 It is as if a rod could lift up those who raise it, or as if a wooden club could lift up a person. \q1 It is as if a rod could lift up those who raise it, or as if a wooden club could lift up a person.
@ -888,8 +888,8 @@
\v 19 The remnant of the trees of his forest will be so few, that a child could count them. \v 19 The remnant of the trees of his forest will be so few, that a child could count them.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 On that day, the remnant of Israel, the family of Jacob that has escaped, will no longer rely on the one who defeated them, but will indeed depend on Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel. \v 20 On that day, the remnant of Israel, the family of Jacob that has escaped, will no longer rely on the one who defeated them, but will indeed depend on Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel.
\q1 \q1
\v 21 A remnant of Jacob will return to the mighty God. \v 21 A remnant of Jacob will return to the mighty God.
@ -913,8 +913,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 28 The enemy has come to Aiath \v 28 The enemy has come to Aiath
\q1 and has passed through Migron; at Mikmash he has stored his provisions. \q1 and has passed through Migron; at Mikmash he has stored his provisions.
\q1 \q1
@ -933,8 +933,8 @@
\q1 at Nob and shake his fist at the mountain of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. \q1 at Nob and shake his fist at the mountain of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 33 Behold, the Lord Yahweh of hosts will lop off the boughs with a terrifying crash; \v 33 Behold, the Lord Yahweh of hosts will lop off the boughs with a terrifying crash;
\q1 the tallest trees will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low. \q1 the tallest trees will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.
\q1 \q1
@ -959,8 +959,8 @@
\v 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his hips. \v 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his hips.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; \v 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat;
\q1 the calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together, and a little child will lead them. \q1 the calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together, and a little child will lead them.
\q1 \q1
@ -985,8 +985,8 @@
\q1 Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the islands of the sea. \q1 Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the islands of the sea.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 He will set up a banner for the nations and will gather the outcasts of Israel \v 12 He will set up a banner for the nations and will gather the outcasts of Israel
\q1 and the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. \q1 and the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
\q1 \q1
@ -1020,8 +1020,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. \v 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 On that day you will say, "Give thanks to Yahweh and call upon his name; \v 4 On that day you will say, "Give thanks to Yahweh and call upon his name;
\q1 declare his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. \q1 declare his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.
@ -1035,8 +1035,8 @@
\c 13 \c 13
\p \p
\v 1 A declaration about Babylon, that Isaiah son of Amoz received: \v 1 A declaration about Babylon, that Isaiah son of Amoz received:
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 On the bare mountain set up a signal flag, cry aloud to them, \v 2 On the bare mountain set up a signal flag, cry aloud to them,
\q1 wave your hand for them to go into the gates of the nobles. \q1 wave your hand for them to go into the gates of the nobles.
\q1 \q1
@ -1045,8 +1045,8 @@
\q those who rejoice in my triumph. \q those who rejoice in my triumph.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of many people! \v 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of many people!
\q1 The noise of a tumult of the kingdoms like many nations gathered together! \q1 The noise of a tumult of the kingdoms like many nations gathered together!
\q1 Yahweh of hosts is mustering the army for the battle. \q1 Yahweh of hosts is mustering the army for the battle.
@ -1055,8 +1055,8 @@
\q1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of judgment, to destroy the whole land. \q1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of judgment, to destroy the whole land.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Howl, for the day of Yahweh is near; it comes with destruction from the Almighty. \v 6 Howl, for the day of Yahweh is near; it comes with destruction from the Almighty.
\q1 \q1
\v 7 Therefore all hands hang limp, and every heart melts. \v 7 Therefore all hands hang limp, and every heart melts.
@ -1065,8 +1065,8 @@
\q1 They will look in astonishment at one another; their faces will be aflame. \q1 They will look in astonishment at one another; their faces will be aflame.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 See, the day of Yahweh comes with cruel wrath and overflowing anger, \v 9 See, the day of Yahweh comes with cruel wrath and overflowing anger,
\q1 to make the land a desolation and to destroy the sinners from it. \q1 to make the land a desolation and to destroy the sinners from it.
\q1 \q1
@ -1084,8 +1084,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken out of its place, \v 13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken out of its place,
\q1 by the fury of Yahweh of hosts, and on the day of his fierce anger. \q1 by the fury of Yahweh of hosts, and on the day of his fierce anger.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 Like a hunted gazelle or like a sheep with no shepherd, \v 14 Like a hunted gazelle or like a sheep with no shepherd,
\q1 every man will turn toward his own people and will flee to his own land. \q1 every man will turn toward his own people and will flee to his own land.
@ -1097,8 +1097,8 @@
\q1 Their houses will be plundered and their wives raped. \q1 Their houses will be plundered and their wives raped.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 Look, I am about to stir up the Medes to attack them, \v 17 Look, I am about to stir up the Medes to attack them,
\q1 who will not be concerned about silver, nor do they delight in gold. \q1 who will not be concerned about silver, nor do they delight in gold.
\q1 \q1
@ -1145,8 +1145,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 8 Even the cypress trees rejoice over you with the cedars of Lebanon; \v 8 Even the cypress trees rejoice over you with the cedars of Lebanon;
\q1 they say, 'Since you are laid low, no woodcutter comes up to cut us down.' \q1 they say, 'Since you are laid low, no woodcutter comes up to cut us down.'
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Sheol below is eager to meet you when you go there. \v 9 Sheol below is eager to meet you when you go there.
\q1 It arouses the dead for you, all the kings of the earth, \q1 It arouses the dead for you, all the kings of the earth,
\q1 making them rise up from their thrones, all the kings of the nations. \q1 making them rise up from their thrones, all the kings of the nations.
@ -1160,8 +1160,8 @@
\q1 Maggots are spread under you, and worms cover you.' \q1 Maggots are spread under you, and worms cover you.'
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 How you are fallen from heaven, daystar, son of the morning! \v 12 How you are fallen from heaven, daystar, son of the morning!
\q1 How you are cut down to the ground, you who conquered the nations! \q1 How you are cut down to the ground, you who conquered the nations!
\q1 \q1
@ -1174,16 +1174,16 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 15 Yet you are now brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit. \v 15 Yet you are now brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Those who see you will gaze at you and they will pay attention to you. \v 16 Those who see you will gaze at you and they will pay attention to you.
\q1 They will say, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms, \q1 They will say, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms,
\q1 \q1
\v 17 who made the world like a wilderness, who overthrew its cities and did not let his prisoners go home?' \v 17 who made the world like a wilderness, who overthrew its cities and did not let his prisoners go home?'
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 All the kings of the nations, \v 18 All the kings of the nations,
\q1 all of them lie down in honor, each one in his own tomb. \q1 all of them lie down in honor, each one in his own tomb.
\q1 \q1
@ -1198,8 +1198,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 21 Prepare your slaughter for his children, for the iniquity of their ancestors, \v 21 Prepare your slaughter for his children, for the iniquity of their ancestors,
\q1 so they will not rise up and possess the earth and fill the whole world with cities. \q1 so they will not rise up and possess the earth and fill the whole world with cities.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 "I will rise up against them—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. \v 22 "I will rise up against them—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts.
\q1 I will cut off from Babylon name, descendant, and posterity—this is Yahweh's declaration. \q1 I will cut off from Babylon name, descendant, and posterity—this is Yahweh's declaration.
\q1 \q1
@ -1207,8 +1207,8 @@
\q1 and I will sweep her with the broom of destruction—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." \q1 and I will sweep her with the broom of destruction—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 24 Yahweh of hosts has sworn, \v 24 Yahweh of hosts has sworn,
\q1 "Surely, as I have intended, so it will come about; \q1 "Surely, as I have intended, so it will come about;
\q1 and as I have purposed, so it will be: \q1 and as I have purposed, so it will be:
@ -1217,8 +1217,8 @@
\q1 Then his yoke will be lifted from off them and his burden from off their shoulder." \q1 Then his yoke will be lifted from off them and his burden from off their shoulder."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 26 This is the plan that is intended for the whole earth, and this is the hand that is raised over all the nations. \v 26 This is the plan that is intended for the whole earth, and this is the hand that is raised over all the nations.
\q1 \q1
\v 27 For Yahweh of hosts has planned this; who will stop him? His hand is raised, and who will turn it back? \v 27 For Yahweh of hosts has planned this; who will stop him? His hand is raised, and who will turn it back?
@ -1226,8 +1226,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 28 In the year that king Ahaz died this declaration came: \v 28 In the year that king Ahaz died this declaration came:
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. \v 29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken.
\q1 For out of the serpent's root will grow out an adder, \q1 For out of the serpent's root will grow out an adder,
\q1 and his offspring will be a fiery flying serpent. \q1 and his offspring will be a fiery flying serpent.
@ -1238,8 +1238,8 @@
\q1 that will put to death all your survivors. \q1 that will put to death all your survivors.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 31 Howl, gate; cry, city; all of you will melt away, Philistia. \v 31 Howl, gate; cry, city; all of you will melt away, Philistia.
\q1 For out of the north comes a cloud of smoke, \q1 For out of the north comes a cloud of smoke,
\q1 and there is no straggler in his ranks. \q1 and there is no straggler in his ranks.
@ -1267,8 +1267,8 @@
\q1 So the armed men of Moab call out for help; they tremble within themselves. \q1 So the armed men of Moab call out for help; they tremble within themselves.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar and to Eglath Shelishiyah. \v 5 My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar and to Eglath Shelishiyah.
\q1 They go up the ascent of Luhith weeping; \q1 They go up the ascent of Luhith weeping;
\q1 on the road to Horonaim they loudly wail over their destruction. \q1 on the road to Horonaim they loudly wail over their destruction.
@ -1300,8 +1300,8 @@
\q1 so the women of Moab are at the fords of the Arnon River. \q1 so the women of Moab are at the fords of the Arnon River.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 "Give instruction, execute justice; provide some shade like night in the middle of the day; \v 3 "Give instruction, execute justice; provide some shade like night in the middle of the day;
\q1 hide the fugitives; do not betray the fugitives. \q1 hide the fugitives; do not betray the fugitives.
\q1 \q1
@ -1318,8 +1318,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 We have heard of Moab's pride, his arrogance, \v 6 We have heard of Moab's pride, his arrogance,
\q1 his boasting, and his anger. But his boastings are empty words. \q1 his boasting, and his anger. But his boastings are empty words.
\q1 \q1
@ -1365,8 +1365,8 @@
\q1 and the remnant of Aram—they will be like the glory of the people of Israel—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. \q1 and the remnant of Aram—they will be like the glory of the people of Israel—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 It will come about on that day \v 4 It will come about on that day
\q1 that the glory of Jacob will become thin, and the fatness of his flesh will become lean. \q1 that the glory of Jacob will become thin, and the fatness of his flesh will become lean.
\q1 \q1
@ -1377,21 +1377,21 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 6 Gleanings will be left, however, as when the olive tree is shaken: \v 6 Gleanings will be left, however, as when the olive tree is shaken:
\q1 two or three olives in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the highest branches of a fruitful tree—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Israel. \q1 two or three olives in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the highest branches of a fruitful tree—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 On that day men will look toward their Maker, and their eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel. \v 7 On that day men will look toward their Maker, and their eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel.
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 8 They will not look to the altars, the work of their hands, nor will they look to what their fingers have made, the Asherah poles or the sun images. \v 8 They will not look to the altars, the work of their hands, nor will they look to what their fingers have made, the Asherah poles or the sun images.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 On that day their strong cities will be like the abandoned wooded slopes on the hill summits, \v 9 On that day their strong cities will be like the abandoned wooded slopes on the hill summits,
\q1 which were forsaken because of the people of Israel, and they will become a desolation. \q1 which were forsaken because of the people of Israel, and they will become a desolation.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 For you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have ignored the rock of your strength. \v 10 For you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have ignored the rock of your strength.
\q1 So you plant pleasant plants, and set out vine branches received from a stranger. \q1 So you plant pleasant plants, and set out vine branches received from a stranger.
\q1 \q1
@ -1399,8 +1399,8 @@
\q1 the harvest will fail on a day of grief and of desperate sorrow. \q1 the harvest will fail on a day of grief and of desperate sorrow.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Woe! The uproar of many peoples, who roar like the roaring of the seas, \v 12 Woe! The uproar of many peoples, who roar like the roaring of the seas,
\q1 and the rushing of nations, who rush like the rushing of mighty waters! \q1 and the rushing of nations, who rush like the rushing of mighty waters!
@ -1424,8 +1424,8 @@
\q1 to a people feared far and near, a nation strong and trampling down, whose land the rivers divide. \q1 to a people feared far and near, a nation strong and trampling down, whose land the rivers divide.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 All you inhabitants of the world and you who live on the earth, \v 3 All you inhabitants of the world and you who live on the earth,
\q1 when a signal is lifted up on the mountains, look; and when the trumpet is blown, listen. \q1 when a signal is lifted up on the mountains, look; and when the trumpet is blown, listen.
@ -1442,8 +1442,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 6 They will be left together for the birds of the mountains and for the animals of the earth. \v 6 They will be left together for the birds of the mountains and for the animals of the earth.
\q1 The birds will summer on them, and all the animals of the earth will winter on them." \q1 The birds will summer on them, and all the animals of the earth will winter on them."
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 At that time tribute will be brought to Yahweh of hosts from a people tall and smooth, \v 7 At that time tribute will be brought to Yahweh of hosts from a people tall and smooth,
\q1 from a people feared far and near, a nation strong and trampling down, whose land the rivers divide, \q1 from a people feared far and near, a nation strong and trampling down, whose land the rivers divide,
\q1 to the place of the name of Yahweh of hosts, to Mount Zion. \q1 to the place of the name of Yahweh of hosts, to Mount Zion.
@ -1454,8 +1454,8 @@
\v 1 A declaration about Egypt. \v 1 A declaration about Egypt.
\q1 See, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt; \q1 See, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt;
\q1 the idols of Egypt quake before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves. \q1 the idols of Egypt quake before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 "I will stir up Egyptians against Egyptians: A man will fight against his brother, and a man against his neighbor; \v 2 "I will stir up Egyptians against Egyptians: A man will fight against his brother, and a man against his neighbor;
\q1 city will be against city, and kingdom against kingdom. \q1 city will be against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
@ -1468,8 +1468,8 @@
\q1 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts." \q1 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 The waters of the sea will dry up, and the river will dry up and become empty. \v 5 The waters of the sea will dry up, and the river will dry up and become empty.
\q1 \q1
\v 6 The rivers will become foul; the streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up; \v 6 The rivers will become foul; the streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up;
@ -1492,12 +1492,12 @@
\v 10 The cloth workers of Egypt will be crushed; all who work for hire will be grieved within themselves. \v 10 The cloth workers of Egypt will be crushed; all who work for hire will be grieved within themselves.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 The princes of Zoan are completely foolish. The advice of the wisest advisors of Pharaoh has become senseless. \v 11 The princes of Zoan are completely foolish. The advice of the wisest advisors of Pharaoh has become senseless.
\q1 How can you say to Pharaoh, "I am the son of wise men, a son of ancient kings?" \q1 How can you say to Pharaoh, "I am the son of wise men, a son of ancient kings?"
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Where then are your wise men? \v 12 Where then are your wise men?
\q1 Let them tell you and make known what Yahweh of hosts plans concerning Egypt. \q1 Let them tell you and make known what Yahweh of hosts plans concerning Egypt.
@ -1556,16 +1556,16 @@
\p \p
\q1 Like stormwinds sweeping through the Negev it comes \q1 Like stormwinds sweeping through the Negev it comes
\q1 passing through from the wilderness, from a terrible land. \q1 passing through from the wilderness, from a terrible land.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 A distressing vision has been given to me: \v 2 A distressing vision has been given to me:
\q1 the treacherous man deals treacherously, and the destroyer destroys. \q1 the treacherous man deals treacherously, and the destroyer destroys.
\q1 Go up and attack, Elam; besiege, Media; \q1 Go up and attack, Elam; besiege, Media;
\q1 I will stop all her groaning. \q1 I will stop all her groaning.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Therefore my loins are filled with pain; \v 3 Therefore my loins are filled with pain;
\q1 pains like the pains of a woman in labor have taken hold of me; \q1 pains like the pains of a woman in labor have taken hold of me;
\q1 I am bowed down by what I heard; I am disturbed by what I saw. \q1 I am bowed down by what I heard; I am disturbed by what I saw.
@ -1574,14 +1574,14 @@
\q1 Twilight was my desire, but it brought me terror. \q1 Twilight was my desire, but it brought me terror.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 They prepare the table, they spread rugs and eat and drink; \v 5 They prepare the table, they spread rugs and eat and drink;
\q1 arise, princes, anoint your shields with oil. \q1 arise, princes, anoint your shields with oil.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 For this is what the Lord said to me, \v 6 For this is what the Lord said to me,
\q1 "Go, post a watchman; he must report what he sees. \q1 "Go, post a watchman; he must report what he sees.
\q1 \q1
@ -1590,8 +1590,8 @@
\q1 then he must pay attention and be very alert." \q1 then he must pay attention and be very alert."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 The watchman cries out, \f + \ft Instead of \fqa The watchman cries out \fqa* which is attested by ancient Hebrew copies, but there are some ancient Hebrew copies that have \fqa A lion cries out \fqa* . The second reading, \fqa lion \fqa* , appears to be a misspelling of the Hebrew for \fqa watchman \fqa* . \f* \v 8 The watchman cries out, \f + \ft Instead of \fqa The watchman cries out \fqa* which is attested by ancient Hebrew copies, but there are some ancient Hebrew copies that have \fqa A lion cries out \fqa* . The second reading, \fqa lion \fqa* , appears to be a misspelling of the Hebrew for \fqa watchman \fqa* . \f*
\q1 "Lord, on the watchtower I stand all day, every day, \q1 "Lord, on the watchtower I stand all day, every day,
\q1 and at my post I stand all night long." \q1 and at my post I stand all night long."
@ -1601,8 +1601,8 @@
\q1 and all the carved figures of its gods are broken to the ground." \q1 and all the carved figures of its gods are broken to the ground."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 My threshed and winnowed ones, children of my threshing floor! \v 10 My threshed and winnowed ones, children of my threshing floor!
\q1 What I have heard from Yahweh of hosts, \q1 What I have heard from Yahweh of hosts,
\q1 the God of Israel, I have declared to you. \q1 the God of Israel, I have declared to you.
@ -1653,8 +1653,8 @@
\q1 do not try to comfort me concerning the destruction of the daughter of my people." \q1 do not try to comfort me concerning the destruction of the daughter of my people."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 For there is a day of tumult, treading down, and confusion for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, \v 5 For there is a day of tumult, treading down, and confusion for the Lord Yahweh of hosts,
\q1 in the Valley of Vision, a breaking down of the walls, and people crying out to the mountains. \q1 in the Valley of Vision, a breaking down of the walls, and people crying out to the mountains.
\q1 \q1
@ -1665,8 +1665,8 @@
\q1 will be full of chariots, and the horsemen will take their positions at the gate. \q1 will be full of chariots, and the horsemen will take their positions at the gate.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 He took away the protection of Judah; \v 8 He took away the protection of Judah;
\q1 and you looked in that day to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest. \q1 and you looked in that day to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest.
\q1 \q1
@ -1681,29 +1681,29 @@
\q1 But you did not consider the city's maker, who had planned it long ago. \q1 But you did not consider the city's maker, who had planned it long ago.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 The Lord Yahweh of hosts called on that day \v 12 The Lord Yahweh of hosts called on that day
\q1 for weeping, for mourning, for shaved heads, and the wearing of sackcloth. \q1 for weeping, for mourning, for shaved heads, and the wearing of sackcloth.
\q1 \q1
\v 13 But look, instead, celebration and gladness, killing cattle and slaughtering sheep, \v 13 But look, instead, celebration and gladness, killing cattle and slaughtering sheep,
\q1 eating meat and drinking wine; let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die. \q1 eating meat and drinking wine; let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 This was revealed in my ears by Yahweh of hosts: \v 14 This was revealed in my ears by Yahweh of hosts:
\q1 "Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you, even when you die," says the Lord Yahweh of hosts. \q1 "Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you, even when you die," says the Lord Yahweh of hosts.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 The Lord Yahweh of hosts, says this, "Go to this administrator, to Shebna, who is over the house, and say, \v 15 The Lord Yahweh of hosts, says this, "Go to this administrator, to Shebna, who is over the house, and say,
\q1 \q1
\v 16 'What are you doing here and who gave you permission to cut out a tomb for yourself, \v 16 'What are you doing here and who gave you permission to cut out a tomb for yourself,
\q1 hewing out a grave on the heights and carving out a resting place in the rock?'" \q1 hewing out a grave on the heights and carving out a resting place in the rock?'"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 See, Yahweh is about to throw you, a mighty man, about to throw you down; he will grasp you tightly. \v 17 See, Yahweh is about to throw you, a mighty man, about to throw you down; he will grasp you tightly.
\q1 \q1
\v 18 He will surely wind you round and round, and toss you like a ball into a vast country. \v 18 He will surely wind you round and round, and toss you like a ball into a vast country.
@ -1712,8 +1712,8 @@
\v 19 "I will thrust you from your office and from your station. You will be pulled down. \v 19 "I will thrust you from your office and from your station. You will be pulled down.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 It will come about on that day that I will call my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah. \v 20 It will come about on that day that I will call my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah.
\q1 \q1
\v 21 I will clothe him with your tunic and put on him your sash, and I will transfer your authority into his hand. \v 21 I will clothe him with your tunic and put on him your sash, and I will transfer your authority into his hand.
@ -1741,8 +1741,8 @@
\v 1 A declaration about Tyre: \v 1 A declaration about Tyre:
\q1 Howl, you ships of Tarshish; for there is neither home nor harbor; \q1 Howl, you ships of Tarshish; for there is neither home nor harbor;
\q1 from the land of Cyprus it has been revealed to them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Cyprus \fqa* , some modern translations keep \fqa Kittim \fqa* , the Hebrew name for this island. \f* \q1 from the land of Cyprus it has been revealed to them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Cyprus \fqa* , some modern translations keep \fqa Kittim \fqa* , the Hebrew name for this island. \f*
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchant of Sidon, \v 2 Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchant of Sidon,
\q1 who travels over the sea, has filled you. \f + \ft Some ancient and modern translations have \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchants of Sidon, who travel over the sea, have filled you \fqa* or \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast and you merchants of Sidon, whom those who travel over the sea have filled \fqa* . \f* \q1 who travels over the sea, has filled you. \f + \ft Some ancient and modern translations have \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchants of Sidon, who travel over the sea, have filled you \fqa* or \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast and you merchants of Sidon, whom those who travel over the sea have filled \fqa* . \f*
\q1 \q1
@ -1751,8 +1751,8 @@
\q1 and it became the commerce of the nations. \q1 and it became the commerce of the nations.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 Be ashamed, Sidon; for the sea has spoken, the mighty one of the sea. He says, \v 4 Be ashamed, Sidon; for the sea has spoken, the mighty one of the sea. He says,
\q1 "I have not labored nor given birth, \q1 "I have not labored nor given birth,
\q1 nor have I raised young men nor brought up young women." \q1 nor have I raised young men nor brought up young women."
@ -1760,8 +1760,8 @@
\v 5 When the report comes to Egypt, they will be grieved concerning Tyre. \v 5 When the report comes to Egypt, they will be grieved concerning Tyre.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Cross over to Tarshish; wail, you inhabitants of the coast. \v 6 Cross over to Tarshish; wail, you inhabitants of the coast.
\q1 \q1
\v 7 Has this happened to you, the joyful city, whose origin is from ancient times, \v 7 Has this happened to you, the joyful city, whose origin is from ancient times,
@ -1776,8 +1776,8 @@
\q1 and all her glory, to shame all her honored ones of the earth. \q1 and all her glory, to shame all her honored ones of the earth.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Plow your land, as one plows the Nile, daughter of Tarshish. There is no longer a marketplace in Tyre. \f + \ft The Hebrew is difficult here. Instead of ULB, \fqa Plow your land \fqa* , some scholars have translated the Hebrew to mean \fqa Cross over your land \fqa* or \fqa Flood your land \fqa* . \f* \v 10 Plow your land, as one plows the Nile, daughter of Tarshish. There is no longer a marketplace in Tyre. \f + \ft The Hebrew is difficult here. Instead of ULB, \fqa Plow your land \fqa* , some scholars have translated the Hebrew to mean \fqa Cross over your land \fqa* or \fqa Flood your land \fqa* . \f*
\q1 \q1
\v 11 Yahweh has reached out with his hand over the sea, and he has shaken the kingdoms; \v 11 Yahweh has reached out with his hand over the sea, and he has shaken the kingdoms;
@ -1790,15 +1790,15 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 13 See the land of the Chaldeans. This people has ceased to be; the Assyrians have made it a wilderness for wild animals. \v 13 See the land of the Chaldeans. This people has ceased to be; the Assyrians have made it a wilderness for wild animals.
\q1 They set up their siege towers; they demolished its palaces; they made it a heap of ruins. \q1 They set up their siege towers; they demolished its palaces; they made it a heap of ruins.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 Howl, you ships of Tarshish; for your refuge has been destroyed. \v 14 Howl, you ships of Tarshish; for your refuge has been destroyed.
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 15 In that day, Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years, like the days of a king. After the end of seventy years there will happen in Tyre something like in the song of the prostitute. \v 15 In that day, Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years, like the days of a king. After the end of seventy years there will happen in Tyre something like in the song of the prostitute.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Take a harp, go about the city, you forgotten prostitute; \v 16 Take a harp, go about the city, you forgotten prostitute;
\q1 play it well, sing many songs, so that you may be remembered. \q1 play it well, sing many songs, so that you may be remembered.
@ -1824,8 +1824,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 3 The earth will be completely devastated and completely stripped; \v 3 The earth will be completely devastated and completely stripped;
\q1 for Yahweh has spoken this word. \q1 for Yahweh has spoken this word.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 The earth dries up and withers, the world shrivels up and fades away, \v 4 The earth dries up and withers, the world shrivels up and fades away,
\q1 the prominent people of the earth waste away. \q1 the prominent people of the earth waste away.
\q1 \q1
@ -1863,8 +1863,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 They will lift up their voices and shout the majesty of Yahweh, \v 14 They will lift up their voices and shout the majesty of Yahweh,
\q1 and will joyfully shout from the sea. \q1 and will joyfully shout from the sea.
\q1 \q1
@ -1897,8 +1897,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 On that day Yahweh will punish the host of the heaven in the heavens, \v 21 On that day Yahweh will punish the host of the heaven in the heavens,
\q1 and the kings of the earth on the earth. \q1 and the kings of the earth on the earth.
\q1 \q1
@ -1936,8 +1936,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 On this mountain Yahweh of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat things, \v 6 On this mountain Yahweh of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat things,
\q1 of choice wines, of tender meats, a feast on the lees. \q1 of choice wines, of tender meats, a feast on the lees.
\q1 \q1
@ -1950,12 +1950,12 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 It will be said on that day, "Look, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us. \v 9 It will be said on that day, "Look, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.
\q1 This is Yahweh; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." \q1 This is Yahweh; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 For on this mountain the hand of Yahweh will rest; \v 10 For on this mountain the hand of Yahweh will rest;
\q1 and Moab will be trampled down in his place, even as straw is trampled down in a pit filled with manure. \q1 and Moab will be trampled down in his place, even as straw is trampled down in a pit filled with manure.
@ -1988,8 +1988,8 @@
\v 6 It will be trampled down by the feet of the poor and the treading of the needy. \v 6 It will be trampled down by the feet of the poor and the treading of the needy.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 The path of the righteous is level, Righteous One; the path of the righteous you make straight. \v 7 The path of the righteous is level, Righteous One; the path of the righteous you make straight.
\q1 \q1
\v 8 Yes, in the path of your judgments, Yahweh, we wait for you; \v 8 Yes, in the path of your judgments, Yahweh, we wait for you;
@ -2007,8 +2007,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 11 Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, but they do not notice. \v 11 Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, but they do not notice.
\q1 But they will see your zeal for the people and be put to shame, because fire of your adversaries will devour them. \q1 But they will see your zeal for the people and be put to shame, because fire of your adversaries will devour them.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Yahweh, you will bring about peace for us; for indeed, you have also accomplished all our works for us. \v 12 Yahweh, you will bring about peace for us; for indeed, you have also accomplished all our works for us.
\s5 \s5
@ -2024,8 +2024,8 @@
\q1 you have extended all the borders of the land. \q1 you have extended all the borders of the land.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Yahweh, in trouble have they looked to you; they whispered prayers when your discipline was on them. \f + \ft This is a difficult verse and is translated in several ways by different modern English translations. \f* \v 16 Yahweh, in trouble have they looked to you; they whispered prayers when your discipline was on them. \f + \ft This is a difficult verse and is translated in several ways by different modern English translations. \f*
\q1 \q1
\v 17 As a pregnant woman nears the time for her to give birth, \v 17 As a pregnant woman nears the time for her to give birth,
@ -2038,14 +2038,14 @@
\q1 and the inhabitants of the world have not fallen. \q1 and the inhabitants of the world have not fallen.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 19 Your dead will live; their dead bodies will arise. Awake and sing for joy, you who live in the dust; \v 19 Your dead will live; their dead bodies will arise. Awake and sing for joy, you who live in the dust;
\q1 for your dew is the dew of light, and the earth will bring forth its dead. \q1 for your dew is the dew of light, and the earth will bring forth its dead.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Go, my people, enter into your rooms and shut your doors behind you; \v 20 Go, my people, enter into your rooms and shut your doors behind you;
\q1 hide for a little while, until the indignation has passed by. \q1 hide for a little while, until the indignation has passed by.
\q1 \q1
@ -2055,13 +2055,13 @@
\s5 \s5
\c 27 \c 27
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 1 On that day Yahweh with his hard, great and fierce sword \v 1 On that day Yahweh with his hard, great and fierce sword
\q1 will punish Leviathan the slithering serpent, Leviathan the squirming serpent, \q1 will punish Leviathan the slithering serpent, Leviathan the squirming serpent,
\q1 and he will kill the monster that is in the sea. \q1 and he will kill the monster that is in the sea.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 In that day: A vineyard of wine, sing of it. \v 2 In that day: A vineyard of wine, sing of it.
\q1 \q1
\v 3 "I, Yahweh, am its protector; I water it every moment. \v 3 "I, Yahweh, am its protector; I water it every moment.
@ -2075,15 +2075,15 @@
\v 5 unless they grasp my protection and make peace with me; let them make peace with me. \v 5 unless they grasp my protection and make peace with me; let them make peace with me.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 In the coming day, Jacob will take root; Israel will blossom and bud; \v 6 In the coming day, Jacob will take root; Israel will blossom and bud;
\q1 and they will fill the surface of the ground with fruit." \q1 and they will fill the surface of the ground with fruit."
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Has Yahweh attacked Jacob and Israel as he attacked those nations who attacked them? Have Jacob and Israel been killed as in the slaughter of those nations that were killed by them? \v 7 Has Yahweh attacked Jacob and Israel as he attacked those nations who attacked them? Have Jacob and Israel been killed as in the slaughter of those nations that were killed by them?
\q1 \q1
\v 8 In exact measure you have contended, sending Jacob and Israel away; he drove them away with his fierce breath in the day of the east wind. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa In exact measure \fqa* , many modern translations have an idea similar to \fqa By driving them away \fqa* . \f* \v 8 In exact measure you have contended, sending Jacob and Israel away; he drove them away with his fierce breath in the day of the east wind. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa In exact measure \fqa* , many modern translations have an idea similar to \fqa By driving them away \fqa* . \f*
@ -2105,8 +2105,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 It will come about on that day \v 12 It will come about on that day
\q1 that Yahweh will thresh from the Euphrates River to the Wadi of Egypt \q1 that Yahweh will thresh from the Euphrates River to the Wadi of Egypt
\q1 and you, the people of Israel, will be gathered together one by one. \q1 and you, the people of Israel, will be gathered together one by one.
@ -2136,16 +2136,16 @@
\q1 while it is yet in his hand, he gulps it down. \q1 while it is yet in his hand, he gulps it down.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 In that day Yahweh of hosts will become a beautiful crown and a diadem of beauty for the remainder of his people, \v 5 In that day Yahweh of hosts will become a beautiful crown and a diadem of beauty for the remainder of his people,
\q1 \q1
\v 6 a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, and strength for those who turn back their enemies at their gates. \v 6 a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, and strength for those who turn back their enemies at their gates.
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 But even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. \v 7 But even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink.
\q1 The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, and they are swallowed up by wine. \q1 The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, and they are swallowed up by wine.
\q1 They stagger with strong drink, staggering in vision and reeling in decision. \q1 They stagger with strong drink, staggering in vision and reeling in decision.
@ -2154,8 +2154,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? \v 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message?
\q1 To those who are weaned from milk or to those just taken from the breasts? \q1 To those who are weaned from milk or to those just taken from the breasts?
\q1 \q1
@ -2164,8 +2164,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 Indeed, with mocking lips and a foreign tongue he will speak to this people. \v 11 Indeed, with mocking lips and a foreign tongue he will speak to this people.
\q1 \q1
\v 12 In the past he said to them "This is the rest, give rest to him who is weary; \v 12 In the past he said to them "This is the rest, give rest to him who is weary;
@ -2180,8 +2180,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 So listen to the word of Yahweh, you who mock, \v 14 So listen to the word of Yahweh, you who mock,
\q1 you who rule over this people who are in Jerusalem. \q1 you who rule over this people who are in Jerusalem.
\q1 \q1
@ -2190,8 +2190,8 @@
\q1 For we have made a lie our refuge, and taken shelter in falsehood." \q1 For we have made a lie our refuge, and taken shelter in falsehood."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, \v 16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says,
\q1 "See, I will lay in Zion a foundation stone, a tried stone, \q1 "See, I will lay in Zion a foundation stone, a tried stone,
\q1 a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. He who believes will not be ashamed. \q1 a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. He who believes will not be ashamed.
@ -2224,8 +2224,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 23 Pay attention and listen to my voice; be attentive and listen to my words. \v 23 Pay attention and listen to my voice; be attentive and listen to my words.
\q1 \q1
\v 24 Does a farmer who plows all day to sow, only plow the ground? Does he continually break up and harrow the field? \v 24 Does a farmer who plows all day to sow, only plow the ground? Does he continually break up and harrow the field?
@ -2238,8 +2238,8 @@
\v 26 His God instructs him; he teaches him wisely. \v 26 His God instructs him; he teaches him wisely.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 27 Moreover, the caraway seed is not threshed with a sledge, \v 27 Moreover, the caraway seed is not threshed with a sledge,
\q1 nor is a cartwheel rolled over the cumin; \q1 nor is a cartwheel rolled over the cumin;
\q1 but caraway is beaten with a stick, and cumin with a rod. \q1 but caraway is beaten with a stick, and cumin with a rod.
@ -2271,8 +2271,8 @@
\q1 Your voice will sound like a spirit that speaks from the ground, and out of the dust your speech will whisper. \q1 Your voice will sound like a spirit that speaks from the ground, and out of the dust your speech will whisper.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 The great number of your invaders will become like fine dust, and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff that passes away. \v 5 The great number of your invaders will become like fine dust, and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff that passes away.
\q1 It will happen suddenly, in an instant. \q1 It will happen suddenly, in an instant.
\q1 \q1
@ -2290,8 +2290,8 @@
\q1 Yes, so will be the great number of nations that fights against Mount Zion. \q1 Yes, so will be the great number of nations that fights against Mount Zion.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Astonish yourselves and be astonished; blind yourselves and be blind! \v 9 Astonish yourselves and be astonished; blind yourselves and be blind!
\q1 Be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not with beer. \q1 Be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not with beer.
\q1 \q1
@ -2304,8 +2304,8 @@
\v 12 If the book is given to one who cannot read, saying, "Read this," he says, "I cannot read." \v 12 If the book is given to one who cannot read, saying, "Read this," he says, "I cannot read."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 The Lord said, "This people comes close to me with their mouths \v 13 The Lord said, "This people comes close to me with their mouths
\q1 and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. \q1 and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
\q1 Their honor for me is only a commandment of men that has been taught. \q1 Their honor for me is only a commandment of men that has been taught.
@ -2325,8 +2325,8 @@
\q1 or the thing formed say about him who formed it, "He does not understand"? \q1 or the thing formed say about him who formed it, "He does not understand"?
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 In just a little while, \v 17 In just a little while,
\q1 Lebanon will be turned into a field, and the field will become a forest. \q1 Lebanon will be turned into a field, and the field will become a forest.
\q1 \q1
@ -2344,8 +2344,8 @@
\q1 who seeks justice at the gate and put the righteous down with empty lies. \q1 who seeks justice at the gate and put the righteous down with empty lies.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 Therefore this is what Yahweh says concerning the house of Jacob—Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham, \v 22 Therefore this is what Yahweh says concerning the house of Jacob—Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham,
\q1 "Jacob will no longer be ashamed, nor will his face be pale. \q1 "Jacob will no longer be ashamed, nor will his face be pale.
\q1 \q1
@ -2388,8 +2388,8 @@
\q1 therefore I have called her Rahab, who sits still. \q1 therefore I have called her Rahab, who sits still.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Now go, write it in their presence on a tablet, and inscribe it on a scroll, \v 8 Now go, write it in their presence on a tablet, and inscribe it on a scroll,
\q1 that it may be preserved for the time to come as a testimony. \q1 that it may be preserved for the time to come as a testimony.
\q1 \q1
@ -2405,8 +2405,8 @@
\q1 cause the Holy One of Israel to cease speaking before our face." \q1 cause the Holy One of Israel to cease speaking before our face."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Therefore the Holy One of Israel says, \v 12 Therefore the Holy One of Israel says,
\q1 "Because you reject this word \q1 "Because you reject this word
\q1 and trust in oppression and deceit and lean on it, \q1 and trust in oppression and deceit and lean on it,
@ -2422,8 +2422,8 @@
\q1 with which to scrape fire from the hearth, or to scoop up water out of the cistern. \q1 with which to scrape fire from the hearth, or to scoop up water out of the cistern.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 For this is what the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel says, \v 15 For this is what the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel says,
\q1 "In returning and resting you will be saved; in quietness and in trust will be your strength. \q1 "In returning and resting you will be saved; in quietness and in trust will be your strength.
\q1 But you were not willing. \q1 But you were not willing.
@ -2439,12 +2439,12 @@
\q1 until your remnant will be like a flagstaff on the top of a mountain, or like a flag on a hill." \q1 until your remnant will be like a flagstaff on the top of a mountain, or like a flag on a hill."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 Yet Yahweh is waiting to be gracious to you, therefore he is ready to show you mercy. \v 18 Yet Yahweh is waiting to be gracious to you, therefore he is ready to show you mercy.
\q1 For Yahweh is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. \q1 For Yahweh is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 19 For a people will live in Zion, in Jerusalem, and you will weep no more. \v 19 For a people will live in Zion, in Jerusalem, and you will weep no more.
\q1 He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When he hears it, he will answer you. \q1 He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When he hears it, he will answer you.
@ -2462,8 +2462,8 @@
\q1 You will throw them away like a menstrual rag. You will say to them, "Get out of here." \q1 You will throw them away like a menstrual rag. You will say to them, "Get out of here."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 23 He will give the rain for your seed when you sow the ground, \v 23 He will give the rain for your seed when you sow the ground,
\q1 and bread with abundance from the ground, and the crops will be abundant. \q1 and bread with abundance from the ground, and the crops will be abundant.
\q1 In that day your cattle will graze in broad pastures. \q1 In that day your cattle will graze in broad pastures.
@ -2480,8 +2480,8 @@
\q1 Yahweh will bind up the breaking of his people and heal the bruises of his wounding them. \q1 Yahweh will bind up the breaking of his people and heal the bruises of his wounding them.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 27 Look, the name of Yahweh comes from a distant place, burning with his anger and in dense smoke. \v 27 Look, the name of Yahweh comes from a distant place, burning with his anger and in dense smoke.
\q1 His lips are full of fury, and his tongue is like a devouring fire. \q1 His lips are full of fury, and his tongue is like a devouring fire.
\q1 \q1
@ -2528,8 +2528,8 @@
\q1 When Yahweh reaches out with his hand, both the one who helps will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; both will perish together. \q1 When Yahweh reaches out with his hand, both the one who helps will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; both will perish together.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 This is what Yahweh says to me, \v 4 This is what Yahweh says to me,
\q1 "As a lion, even a young lion, growls over its torn prey, \q1 "As a lion, even a young lion, growls over its torn prey,
\q1 when a group of shepherds is called out against it, \q1 when a group of shepherds is called out against it,
@ -2540,15 +2540,15 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 5 Like birds in flight, so Yahweh of hosts will protect Jerusalem; \v 5 Like birds in flight, so Yahweh of hosts will protect Jerusalem;
\q1 he will protect and rescue as he passes over it and preserves it. \q1 he will protect and rescue as he passes over it and preserves it.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Return to him from whom you have deeply turned away, people of Israel. \v 6 Return to him from whom you have deeply turned away, people of Israel.
\v 7 For in that day each one will get rid of his idols of silver \v 7 For in that day each one will get rid of his idols of silver
\q1 and his idols of gold that your own hands have sinfully made. \q1 and his idols of gold that your own hands have sinfully made.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Assyria will fall by the sword; a sword not wielded by man will consume him. \v 8 Assyria will fall by the sword; a sword not wielded by man will consume him.
\q1 He will flee from the sword, and his young men will be forced to do hard labor. \q1 He will flee from the sword, and his young men will be forced to do hard labor.
\q1 \q1
@ -2564,8 +2564,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, \v 2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm,
\q1 like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a land of weariness. \q1 like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a land of weariness.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Then the eyes of those who see will not be dim, and the ears of those who hear will hear attentively. \v 3 Then the eyes of those who see will not be dim, and the ears of those who hear will hear attentively.
\s5 \s5
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\v 8 But the honorable man makes honorable plans; and because of his honorable actions he will stand. \v 8 But the honorable man makes honorable plans; and because of his honorable actions he will stand.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Rise up, you women who are at ease, and listen to my voice; \v 9 Rise up, you women who are at ease, and listen to my voice;
\q1 you carefree daughters, listen to me. \q1 you carefree daughters, listen to me.
\q1 \q1
@ -2637,8 +2637,8 @@
\q2 When you stop betraying, they will betray you. \q2 When you stop betraying, they will betray you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 Yahweh, be gracious to us; we wait for you; \v 2 Yahweh, be gracious to us; we wait for you;
\q1 be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. \q1 be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.
@ -2649,8 +2649,8 @@
\v 4 Your spoil is gathered as the locusts gather; as locusts leap, men leap on it. \v 4 Your spoil is gathered as the locusts gather; as locusts leap, men leap on it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Yahweh is exalted. He lives in a high place. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. \v 5 Yahweh is exalted. He lives in a high place. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
\q1 \q1
\v 6 He will be the stability in your times, \v 6 He will be the stability in your times,
@ -2658,8 +2658,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Look, their envoys cry in the streets; the diplomats hoping for peace weep bitterly. \v 7 Look, their envoys cry in the streets; the diplomats hoping for peace weep bitterly.
\q1 \q1
\v 8 The highways are deserted; there are no more travelers. \v 8 The highways are deserted; there are no more travelers.
@ -2671,8 +2671,8 @@
\q1 Sharon is like a desert plain; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves. \q1 Sharon is like a desert plain; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 "Now will I arise," says Yahweh; "now I will be lifted up; now I will be elevated. \v 10 "Now will I arise," says Yahweh; "now I will be lifted up; now I will be elevated.
\q1 \q1
\v 11 You conceive chaff, and you give birth to stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you. \v 11 You conceive chaff, and you give birth to stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you.
@ -2680,8 +2680,8 @@
\v 12 The peoples will be burned to lime, as thornbushes are cut down and are burned. \v 12 The peoples will be burned to lime, as thornbushes are cut down and are burned.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 You who are far away, hear what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might." \v 13 You who are far away, hear what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might."
\q1 \q1
\v 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless ones. \v 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless ones.
@ -2700,8 +2700,8 @@
\q1 his food will be given, and his water will be in steady supply. \q1 his food will be given, and his water will be in steady supply.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty; they will see a land off in the distance. \v 17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty; they will see a land off in the distance.
\q1 \q1
\v 18 Your heart will recall the terror; where is the scribe, where is he who weighed the money? Where is he who counted the towers? \v 18 Your heart will recall the terror; where is the scribe, where is he who weighed the money? Where is he who counted the towers?
@ -2709,8 +2709,8 @@
\v 19 You will no longer see the defiant people, a people of a strange language that you do not understand. \v 19 You will no longer see the defiant people, a people of a strange language that you do not understand.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Look at Zion, the city of our feasts; \v 20 Look at Zion, the city of our feasts;
\q1 your eyes will see Jerusalem as a quiet habitation, a tent that will not be removed, \q1 your eyes will see Jerusalem as a quiet habitation, a tent that will not be removed,
\q1 whose stakes will never be pulled up nor will any of its cords be broken. \q1 whose stakes will never be pulled up nor will any of its cords be broken.
@ -2723,8 +2723,8 @@
\v 22 For Yahweh is our judge, Yahweh is our lawgiver, Yahweh is our king; he will save us. \v 22 For Yahweh is our judge, Yahweh is our lawgiver, Yahweh is our king; he will save us.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 23 Your riggings are slack; they cannot hold the mast in place; they cannot spread the sail; \v 23 Your riggings are slack; they cannot hold the mast in place; they cannot spread the sail;
\q1 when the great spoil is divided, even the lame will drag off the spoil. \q1 when the great spoil is divided, even the lame will drag off the spoil.
\q1 \q1
@ -2753,8 +2753,8 @@
\q1 as the leaf fades from off the vine, and as the overripe figs from the fig tree. \q1 as the leaf fades from off the vine, and as the overripe figs from the fig tree.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 For when my sword will have drunk its fill in heaven; \v 5 For when my sword will have drunk its fill in heaven;
\q1 look, it will now come down on Edom, on the people I am setting apart for destruction. \q1 look, it will now come down on Edom, on the people I am setting apart for destruction.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 Their land will be drunk with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. \q1 Their land will be drunk with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 For it will be a day of vengeance for Yahweh and a year when he will pay them back for the cause of Zion. \v 8 For it will be a day of vengeance for Yahweh and a year when he will pay them back for the cause of Zion.
\q1 \q1
\v 9 The streams of Edom will be turned into pitch, her dust into sulfur, \v 9 The streams of Edom will be turned into pitch, her dust into sulfur,
@ -2798,8 +2798,8 @@
\q1 Yes, there hawks will gather, each one with its mate. \q1 Yes, there hawks will gather, each one with its mate.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Search through the scroll of Yahweh; not one of these will be missing. \v 16 Search through the scroll of Yahweh; not one of these will be missing.
\q1 None will lack for a mate; for his mouth has commanded it, and his spirit has gathered them. \q1 None will lack for a mate; for his mouth has commanded it, and his spirit has gathered them.
\q1 \q1
@ -2818,8 +2818,8 @@
\q1 they will see the glory of Yahweh, the splendor of our God. \q1 they will see the glory of Yahweh, the splendor of our God.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and steady the knees that shake. \v 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and steady the knees that shake.
\q1 \q1
\v 4 Say to those with a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear! \v 4 Say to those with a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear!
@ -2827,8 +2827,8 @@
\q1 with the recompense of God. He will come and save you." \q1 with the recompense of God. He will come and save you."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Then the eyes of the blind will see, and the ears of the deaf will hear. \v 5 Then the eyes of the blind will see, and the ears of the deaf will hear.
\q1 \q1
\v 6 Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the mute tongue will sing, \v 6 Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the mute tongue will sing,
@ -2838,8 +2838,8 @@
\q1 in the habitation of jackals, where they once lay, will be grass with reeds and rushes. \q1 in the habitation of jackals, where they once lay, will be grass with reeds and rushes.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 A highway will be there called The Holy Way. \v 8 A highway will be there called The Holy Way.
\q1 The unclean will not travel it. But it will be for him who walks in it. \q1 The unclean will not travel it. But it will be for him who walks in it.
\q1 No fool will go on it. \q1 No fool will go on it.
@ -2964,8 +2964,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 26 Have you not heard how I determined it long ago \v 26 Have you not heard how I determined it long ago
\q1 and worked it out in ancient times? Now I am bringing it to pass. \q1 and worked it out in ancient times? Now I am bringing it to pass.
\q1 You are here to reduce impregnable cities into heaps of ruins. \q1 You are here to reduce impregnable cities into heaps of ruins.
@ -2976,8 +2976,8 @@
\q1 before the east wind. \q1 before the east wind.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 28 But I know your sitting down, your going out, your coming in, and your raging against me. \v 28 But I know your sitting down, your going out, your coming in, and your raging against me.
\q1 \q1
\v 29 Because of your raging against me, and because your arrogance has reached my ears, \v 29 Because of your raging against me, and because your arrogance has reached my ears,
@ -2985,8 +2985,8 @@
\q1 I will turn you back the way you came." \q1 I will turn you back the way you came."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 30 This will be the sign for you: \v 30 This will be the sign for you:
\q1 This year you will eat what grows wild, and in the second year what grows from that. \q1 This year you will eat what grows wild, and in the second year what grows from that.
\q1 But in the third year you must plant and harvest, plant vineyards and eat their fruit. \q1 But in the third year you must plant and harvest, plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
@ -2999,8 +2999,8 @@
\q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.'" \q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.'"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 33 Therefore Yahweh says this about the king of Assyria: \v 33 Therefore Yahweh says this about the king of Assyria:
\q1 "He will not come into this city and he will not shoot an arrow here. \q1 "He will not come into this city and he will not shoot an arrow here.
\q1 He will not come before it with shield or build up a siege ramp against it. \q1 He will not come before it with shield or build up a siege ramp against it.
@ -3038,8 +3038,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 9 This was the written prayer of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick and then recovered: \v 9 This was the written prayer of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick and then recovered:
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 "I said that halfway through my life \v 10 "I said that halfway through my life
\q1 I will go through the gates of Sheol; I am sent there for the rest of my years. \q1 I will go through the gates of Sheol; I am sent there for the rest of my years.
\q1 \q1
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\q1 \q1
\v 14 Like a swallow I chirp; I coo like a dove; \v 14 Like a swallow I chirp; I coo like a dove;
\q1 my eyes grow tired with looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed; help me. \q1 my eyes grow tired with looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed; help me.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 What can I say? He has both spoken to me, and has done it; \v 15 What can I say? He has both spoken to me, and has done it;
\q1 I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief. \q1 I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.
@ -3083,8 +3083,8 @@
\q1 a father makes known to children your trustworthiness. \q1 a father makes known to children your trustworthiness.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Yahweh is about to save me, and we will celebrate with music \v 20 Yahweh is about to save me, and we will celebrate with music
\q1 all the days of our lives in the house of Yahweh." \q1 all the days of our lives in the house of Yahweh."
\m \m
@ -3123,8 +3123,8 @@
\q1 that she has received double from Yahweh's hand for all her sins." \q1 that she has received double from Yahweh's hand for all her sins."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 A voice cries out, \v 3 A voice cries out,
\q1 "In the wilderness prepare the way of Yahweh; \q1 "In the wilderness prepare the way of Yahweh;
\q1 make straight in the Arabah a highway for our God." \f + \ft Some older English translations have \fqa A voice cries out in the wilderness \fqa* which follows Matthew 3:3. \f* \q1 make straight in the Arabah a highway for our God." \f + \ft Some older English translations have \fqa A voice cries out in the wilderness \fqa* which follows Matthew 3:3. \f*
@ -3135,8 +3135,8 @@
\v 5 and the glory of Yahweh will be revealed, and all people will see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. \v 5 and the glory of Yahweh will be revealed, and all people will see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 A voice says, "Cry." Another answers, "What should I cry?" \v 6 A voice says, "Cry." Another answers, "What should I cry?"
\q1 "All flesh is grass, and all their covenant faithfulness is like the flower of the field. \q1 "All flesh is grass, and all their covenant faithfulness is like the flower of the field.
\q1 \q1
@ -3145,8 +3145,8 @@
\v 8 The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God will stand forever." \v 8 The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God will stand forever."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa You who are bearing good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain \fqa* . \f* \v 9 Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa You who are bearing good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain \fqa* . \f*
\q1 Shout out loud, Jerusalem. You who bring good news, raise your voice, do not be afraid. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa Jerusalem, proclaimer of good news \fqa* . Some other modern translations have \fqa proclaim good news to Jerusalem \fqa* . \f* \q1 Shout out loud, Jerusalem. You who bring good news, raise your voice, do not be afraid. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa Jerusalem, proclaimer of good news \fqa* . Some other modern translations have \fqa proclaim good news to Jerusalem \fqa* . \f*
\q1 Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" \q1 Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!"
@ -3161,8 +3161,8 @@
\q1 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young. \q1 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, measured the sky with the span of his hand, \v 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, measured the sky with the span of his hand,
\q1 held the dust of the earth in a basket, weighed the mountains in scales, \q1 held the dust of the earth in a basket, weighed the mountains in scales,
\q1 or the hills in a balance? \q1 or the hills in a balance?
@ -3175,8 +3175,8 @@
\q1 and taught him knowledge, or showed to him the way of understanding? \q1 and taught him knowledge, or showed to him the way of understanding?
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded like the dust on the scales; \v 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded like the dust on the scales;
\q1 see, he weighs the isles as a speck. \q1 see, he weighs the isles as a speck.
\q1 \q1
@ -3186,8 +3186,8 @@
\v 17 All the nations are insufficient before him; they are regarded by him as nothing. \v 17 All the nations are insufficient before him; they are regarded by him as nothing.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 To whom then will you compare God? To what idol will you liken him? \v 18 To whom then will you compare God? To what idol will you liken him?
\q1 \q1
\v 19 An idol! A craftsman casts it: The goldsmith overlays it with gold \v 19 An idol! A craftsman casts it: The goldsmith overlays it with gold
@ -3197,8 +3197,8 @@
\q1 he seeks a skillful artisan to make an idol that will not fall over. \q1 he seeks a skillful artisan to make an idol that will not fall over.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? \v 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning?
\q1 Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? \q1 Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
\q1 \q1
@ -3213,8 +3213,8 @@
\q1 when he blows upon them and they wither, and the wind carries them away like straw. \q1 when he blows upon them and they wither, and the wind carries them away like straw.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 25 "To whom then will you compare me, whom do I resemble?" says the Holy One. \v 25 "To whom then will you compare me, whom do I resemble?" says the Holy One.
\q1 \q1
\v 26 Look up at the sky! Who has created all these stars? \v 26 Look up at the sky! Who has created all these stars?
@ -3222,8 +3222,8 @@
\q1 By the greatness of his might and by the strength of his power, not one is missing. \q1 By the greatness of his might and by the strength of his power, not one is missing.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 27 Why do you say, Jacob, and declare, Israel, \v 27 Why do you say, Jacob, and declare, Israel,
\q1 "My way is hidden from Yahweh, and my God is not concerned about my vindication"? \q1 "My way is hidden from Yahweh, and my God is not concerned about my vindication"?
\q1 \q1
@ -3246,8 +3246,8 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 1 "Listen before me in silence, you coastlands; let the nations renew their strength; \v 1 "Listen before me in silence, you coastlands; let the nations renew their strength;
\q1 let them come near and speak; let us come near together to argue a dispute. \q1 let them come near and speak; let us come near together to argue a dispute.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? \v 2 Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service?
\q1 He hands nations over to him and helps him subdue kings. \q1 He hands nations over to him and helps him subdue kings.
\q1 He turns them to dust with his sword, like windblown stubble with his bow. \q1 He turns them to dust with his sword, like windblown stubble with his bow.
@ -3260,8 +3260,8 @@
\q1 I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last ones, I am he. \q1 I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last ones, I am he.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 The isles have seen and are afraid; the ends of the earth tremble; \v 5 The isles have seen and are afraid; the ends of the earth tremble;
\q1 they approach and come. \q1 they approach and come.
\q1 \q1
@ -3271,8 +3271,8 @@
\q1 saying of the welding, 'It is good.' They fasten it with nails so it will not topple over. \q1 saying of the welding, 'It is good.' They fasten it with nails so it will not topple over.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, \v 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen,
\q1 the descendants of Abraham my friend, \q1 the descendants of Abraham my friend,
\q1 \q1
@ -3284,8 +3284,8 @@
\q1 I will strengthen you, and I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. \q1 I will strengthen you, and I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 See, they will be ashamed and disgraced, all who have been angry with you; \v 11 See, they will be ashamed and disgraced, all who have been angry with you;
\q1 they will be as nothing and will perish, those who oppose you. \q1 they will be as nothing and will perish, those who oppose you.
@ -3311,8 +3311,8 @@
\q1 You will rejoice in Yahweh, you will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. \q1 You will rejoice in Yahweh, you will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 The oppressed and needy look for water, but there is none, and their tongues are parched for thirst; \v 17 The oppressed and needy look for water, but there is none, and their tongues are parched for thirst;
\q1 I, Yahweh, will respond to their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. \q1 I, Yahweh, will respond to their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
\q1 \q1
@ -3328,8 +3328,8 @@
\q1 that the hand of Yahweh has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it. \q1 that the hand of Yahweh has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 'Present your case,' says Yahweh, \v 21 'Present your case,' says Yahweh,
\q1 'present your best arguments for your idols,' says the King of Jacob. \q1 'present your best arguments for your idols,' says the King of Jacob.
\q1 \q1
@ -3345,8 +3345,8 @@
\v 24 See, you idols are nothing and your deeds are nothing; the one who chooses you is detestable. \v 24 See, you idols are nothing and your deeds are nothing; the one who chooses you is detestable.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he comes; from the sun's rising I summon him who calls on my name, \v 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he comes; from the sun's rising I summon him who calls on my name,
\q1 and he will trample the rulers like mud, like a potter who is treading on the clay. \q1 and he will trample the rulers like mud, like a potter who is treading on the clay.
\q1 \q1
@ -3382,8 +3382,8 @@
\q1 and the coastlands wait for his law. \q1 and the coastlands wait for his law.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 This is what God Yahweh says— \v 5 This is what God Yahweh says—
\q1 the one who created the heavens and stretched them out, the one who made the earth and all that it produces, \q1 the one who created the heavens and stretched them out, the one who made the earth and all that it produces,
\q1 the one who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who live on it: \q1 the one who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who live on it:
@ -3397,8 +3397,8 @@
\q1 and from the house of confinement those who sit in darkness. \q1 and from the house of confinement those who sit in darkness.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 I am Yahweh, that is my name; \v 8 I am Yahweh, that is my name;
\q1 and my glory I will not share with another nor my praise with carved idols. \q1 and my glory I will not share with another nor my praise with carved idols.
\q1 \q1
@ -3407,8 +3407,8 @@
\q1 Before they begin to occur I will tell you about them." \q1 Before they begin to occur I will tell you about them."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Sing to Yahweh a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; \v 10 Sing to Yahweh a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth;
\q1 you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, the coastlands, and those who live there. \q1 you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, the coastlands, and those who live there.
\q1 \q1
@ -3423,8 +3423,8 @@
\q1 He will shout, yes, he will roar his battle cries; he will show his enemies his power. \q1 He will shout, yes, he will roar his battle cries; he will show his enemies his power.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 I have kept quiet for a long time; I have been still and restrained myself; \v 14 I have kept quiet for a long time; I have been still and restrained myself;
\q1 now I will cry out like a woman in labor; I will gasp and pant. \q1 now I will cry out like a woman in labor; I will gasp and pant.
\q1 \q1
@ -3443,8 +3443,8 @@
\q1 who say to cast metal figures, "You are our gods." \q1 who say to cast metal figures, "You are our gods."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 Listen, you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see. \v 18 Listen, you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see.
\q1 \q1
\v 19 Who is blind but my servant? Or deaf like my messenger I send? \v 19 Who is blind but my servant? Or deaf like my messenger I send?
@ -3463,8 +3463,8 @@
\q1 they have become a plunder with no one to rescue them, and no one says, "Bring them back!" \q1 they have become a plunder with no one to rescue them, and no one says, "Bring them back!"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 23 Who among you will listen to this? Who will listen and hear in the future? \v 23 Who among you will listen to this? Who will listen and hear in the future?
\q1 \q1
\v 24 Who gave Jacob over to the robber, and Israel to the looters? \v 24 Who gave Jacob over to the robber, and Israel to the looters?
@ -3508,8 +3508,8 @@
\v 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made. \v 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, and the deaf, even though they have ears. \v 8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, and the deaf, even though they have ears.
\q1 \q1
\v 9 All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. \v 9 All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble.
@ -3533,8 +3533,8 @@
\q1 and no one can rescue anyone from my hand. I act, and who can turn it back?" \q1 and no one can rescue anyone from my hand. I act, and who can turn it back?"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: \v 14 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
\q1 "For your sake I send to Babylon and lead them all down as fugitives, \q1 "For your sake I send to Babylon and lead them all down as fugitives,
\q1 turning the Babylonians' expressions of joy into songs of lamentation. \q1 turning the Babylonians' expressions of joy into songs of lamentation.
@ -3542,8 +3542,8 @@
\v 15 I am Yahweh, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King." \v 15 I am Yahweh, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 This is what Yahweh says (who opened a way through the sea and a path in the mighty waters, \v 16 This is what Yahweh says (who opened a way through the sea and a path in the mighty waters,
\q1 \q1
\v 17 who led out the chariot and the horse, the army and the warrior. They fell down together; \v 17 who led out the chariot and the horse, the army and the warrior. They fell down together;
@ -3566,8 +3566,8 @@
\q1 that they might recount my praises. \q1 that they might recount my praises.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 But you have not called on me, Jacob; you have become tired of me, Israel. \v 22 But you have not called on me, Jacob; you have become tired of me, Israel.
\q1 \q1
\v 23 You have not brought me any of your sheep as burnt offerings, \v 23 You have not brought me any of your sheep as burnt offerings,
@ -3579,8 +3579,8 @@
\q1 but you have burdened me with your sins, you have wearied me with your evil deeds. \q1 but you have burdened me with your sins, you have wearied me with your evil deeds.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 25 I, yes, I, am he who blots out your offenses for my own sake; and I will not call to mind your sins any longer. \v 25 I, yes, I, am he who blots out your offenses for my own sake; and I will not call to mind your sins any longer.
\q1 \q1
\v 26 Remind me of what happened. Let us debate together; present your cause, that you may be proved innocent. \v 26 Remind me of what happened. Let us debate together; present your cause, that you may be proved innocent.
@ -3613,8 +3613,8 @@
\q1 and another will write on his hand 'Belonging to Yahweh,' and name himself by the name of Israel." \q1 and another will write on his hand 'Belonging to Yahweh,' and name himself by the name of Israel."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 This is what Yahweh says—the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: \v 6 This is what Yahweh says—the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts:
\q1 "I am the first, and I am the last; and there is no God but me. \q1 "I am the first, and I am the last; and there is no God but me.
@ -3629,8 +3629,8 @@
\q1 You are my witnesses: Is there any God besides me? There is no other Rock; I know of none." \q1 You are my witnesses: Is there any God besides me? There is no other Rock; I know of none."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 All who fashion idols are nothing; the things they delight in are worthless; \v 9 All who fashion idols are nothing; the things they delight in are worthless;
\q1 their witnesses cannot see or know anything, and they will be put to shame. \q1 their witnesses cannot see or know anything, and they will be put to shame.
\q1 \q1
@ -3642,8 +3642,8 @@
\q1 Let them take their stand together; they will cower and be put to shame. \q1 Let them take their stand together; they will cower and be put to shame.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 The smith works with his tools, forming it, working over the coals. \v 12 The smith works with his tools, forming it, working over the coals.
\q1 He shapes it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. \q1 He shapes it with hammers and works it with his strong arm.
\q1 He is hungry, and his strength wanes; he drinks no water and becomes faint. \q1 He is hungry, and his strength wanes; he drinks no water and becomes faint.
@ -3687,8 +3687,8 @@
\v 20 It is as if he were eating ashes; his deceived heart misleads him. He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, "This thing in my right hand is a false god." \v 20 It is as if he were eating ashes; his deceived heart misleads him. He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, "This thing in my right hand is a false god."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 Think about these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant: \v 21 Think about these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant:
\q1 I have formed you; you are my servant: Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. \q1 I have formed you; you are my servant: Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.
\q1 \q1
@ -3696,15 +3696,15 @@
\q1 return to me, for I have redeemed you. \q1 return to me, for I have redeemed you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 23 Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done this; shout, you depths of the earth. \v 23 Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done this; shout, you depths of the earth.
\q1 Break out into singing, you mountains, you forest with every tree in it; \q1 Break out into singing, you mountains, you forest with every tree in it;
\q1 for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will show his glory in Israel. \q1 for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will show his glory in Israel.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 24 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, he who formed you from the womb: \v 24 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, he who formed you from the womb:
\q1 "I am Yahweh, who made everything, \q1 "I am Yahweh, who made everything,
\q1 who alone stretched out the heavens, who alone fashioned the earth. \q1 who alone stretched out the heavens, who alone fashioned the earth.
@ -3754,15 +3754,15 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 7 I form the light and create darkness; \v 7 I form the light and create darkness;
\q1 I bring peace and create disaster; I am Yahweh, who does all these things. \q1 I bring peace and create disaster; I am Yahweh, who does all these things.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 You heavens, rain down from above! Let the skies rain down righteousness. \v 8 You heavens, rain down from above! Let the skies rain down righteousness.
\q1 Let the earth absorb it, that salvation may sprout up, \q1 Let the earth absorb it, that salvation may sprout up,
\q1 and righteousness spring up together with it. I, Yahweh, have created them both. \q1 and righteousness spring up together with it. I, Yahweh, have created them both.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Woe to anyone who argues with the one who formed him, to him who is like any other earthen pot among all the earthen pots in the ground! \v 9 Woe to anyone who argues with the one who formed him, to him who is like any other earthen pot among all the earthen pots in the ground!
\q1 Does the clay say to the potter, 'What are you making?' or 'Your work has no handles on it'? \q1 Does the clay say to the potter, 'What are you making?' or 'Your work has no handles on it'?
@ -3771,8 +3771,8 @@
\v 10 Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you fathering?' or to a woman, 'What are you giving birth to?' \v 10 Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you fathering?' or to a woman, 'What are you giving birth to?'
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 This is what Yahweh says, the Holy One of Israel, his Maker: \v 11 This is what Yahweh says, the Holy One of Israel, his Maker:
\q1 'Why do you ask questions about what I will do for my children? Do you tell me what to do concerning the work of my hands?' \q1 'Why do you ask questions about what I will do for my children? Do you tell me what to do concerning the work of my hands?'
@ -3787,15 +3787,15 @@
\q1 He will build my city; he will let my exiled people go home, and not for price nor bribe,'" says Yahweh of hosts. \q1 He will build my city; he will let my exiled people go home, and not for price nor bribe,'" says Yahweh of hosts.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 This is what Yahweh says, \v 14 This is what Yahweh says,
\q1 "The earnings of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush with the Sabeans, men of tall stature, \q1 "The earnings of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush with the Sabeans, men of tall stature,
\q1 will be brought to you. They will be yours. They will follow after you, coming in chains. \q1 will be brought to you. They will be yours. They will follow after you, coming in chains.
\q1 They will bow down to you and plead with you saying, \q1 They will bow down to you and plead with you saying,
\q1 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other except him.'" \q1 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other except him.'"
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 Truly you are a God who hides yourself, God of Israel, Savior. \v 15 Truly you are a God who hides yourself, God of Israel, Savior.
\s5 \s5
@ -3806,8 +3806,8 @@
\q1 you will never again be ashamed or humiliated. \q1 you will never again be ashamed or humiliated.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 18 This is what Yahweh says, who created the heavens, the true God \v 18 This is what Yahweh says, who created the heavens, the true God
\q1 who created the earth and made it, who established it. \q1 who created the earth and made it, who established it.
\q1 He created it, not as a waste, but designed it to be inhabited: \q1 He created it, not as a waste, but designed it to be inhabited:
@ -3820,8 +3820,8 @@
\q1 I am Yahweh, who speaks sincerely; I declare the things that are right. \q1 I am Yahweh, who speaks sincerely; I declare the things that are right.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Assemble yourselves and come! Gather together, you refugees from among the nations! \v 20 Assemble yourselves and come! Gather together, you refugees from among the nations!
\q1 They have no knowledge, those who carry carved images and pray to gods that cannot save. \q1 They have no knowledge, those who carry carved images and pray to gods that cannot save.
@ -3832,8 +3832,8 @@
\q1 Was it not I, Yahweh? There is no God except me, a just God and a Savior; there is no one besides me. \q1 Was it not I, Yahweh? There is no God except me, a just God and a Savior; there is no one besides me.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; \v 22 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth;
\q1 for I am God, and there is no other. \q1 for I am God, and there is no other.
\q1 \q1
@ -3860,8 +3860,8 @@
\q1 and they themselves have gone off into captivity. \q1 and they themselves have gone off into captivity.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Listen to me, house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, \v 3 Listen to me, house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel,
\q1 who have been carried by me from before your birth, carried from the womb. \q1 who have been carried by me from before your birth, carried from the womb.
\q1 \q1
@ -3869,8 +3869,8 @@
\q1 I made you and I will bear you; I will carry you and I will rescue you. \q1 I made you and I will bear you; I will carry you and I will rescue you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 To whom will you compare me? Who do you think I resemble, so that we may be compared? \v 5 To whom will you compare me? Who do you think I resemble, so that we may be compared?
\q1 \q1
\v 6 People pour out gold from the bag and weigh silver on the scale. \v 6 People pour out gold from the bag and weigh silver on the scale.
@ -3882,8 +3882,8 @@
\q1 They cry out to it, but it cannot answer nor save anyone from his trouble. \q1 They cry out to it, but it cannot answer nor save anyone from his trouble.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Think about these things; never ignore them, you rebels! \v 8 Think about these things; never ignore them, you rebels!
\q1 \q1
\v 9 Think about the earlier things, those of times past, \v 9 Think about the earlier things, those of times past,
@ -3919,11 +3919,11 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 3 Your nakedness will be uncovered, yes, your shame will be seen: \v 3 Your nakedness will be uncovered, yes, your shame will be seen:
\q1 I will take vengeance and will not spare a man. \q1 I will take vengeance and will not spare a man.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 Our Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. \v 4 Our Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Sit in silence and go into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans; \v 5 Sit in silence and go into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans;
\q1 for you will no longer be called queen of kingdoms. \q1 for you will no longer be called queen of kingdoms.
@ -3937,8 +3937,8 @@
\q1 You did not take these things to heart, nor did you consider how they would turn out. \q1 You did not take these things to heart, nor did you consider how they would turn out.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 So now hear this, you who love pleasure and sit securely; \v 8 So now hear this, you who love pleasure and sit securely;
\q1 you who say in your heart, "I exist, and there is no one else like me; \q1 you who say in your heart, "I exist, and there is no one else like me;
\q1 I will never sit as a widow, nor will I ever experience loss of children." \q1 I will never sit as a widow, nor will I ever experience loss of children."
@ -3958,8 +3958,8 @@
\q1 Calamity will strike you suddenly, before you know it. \q1 Calamity will strike you suddenly, before you know it.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Persist in casting your spells and your many sorceries \v 12 Persist in casting your spells and your many sorceries
\q1 which you have faithfully recited since your childhood; \q1 which you have faithfully recited since your childhood;
\q1 perhaps you will be successful, perhaps you will scare away disaster. \q1 perhaps you will be successful, perhaps you will scare away disaster.
@ -4025,8 +4025,8 @@
\q1 I will not give my glory to anyone else. \q1 I will not give my glory to anyone else.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 Listen to me, Jacob, and Israel, whom I called: \v 12 Listen to me, Jacob, and Israel, whom I called:
\q1 I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. \q1 I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.
\q1 \q1
@ -4034,23 +4034,23 @@
\q1 when I call to them, they stand up together. \q1 when I call to them, they stand up together.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 Assemble yourselves, all of you, and listen! Who among you has announced these things? \v 14 Assemble yourselves, all of you, and listen! Who among you has announced these things?
\q1 Yahweh's ally will accomplish his purpose against Babylon. He will carry out Yahweh's will against the Chaldeans. \q1 Yahweh's ally will accomplish his purpose against Babylon. He will carry out Yahweh's will against the Chaldeans.
\q1 \q1
\v 15 I, I have spoken, yes, I have summoned him, I have brought him, and he will succeed. \v 15 I, I have spoken, yes, I have summoned him, I have brought him, and he will succeed.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 Come near to me, listen to this: \v 16 Come near to me, listen to this:
\q1 From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there." \q1 From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there."
\q1 Now the Lord Yahweh has sent me, and his Spirit. \q1 Now the Lord Yahweh has sent me, and his Spirit.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 This is what Yahweh, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, \v 17 This is what Yahweh, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says,
\q1 "I am Yahweh your God, who teaches you how to succeed, \q1 "I am Yahweh your God, who teaches you how to succeed,
\q1 who leads you by the way that you should go. \q1 who leads you by the way that you should go.
@ -4064,8 +4064,8 @@
\q1 their name would not have been cut off nor blotted out from before me. \q1 their name would not have been cut off nor blotted out from before me.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Come out from Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! \v 20 Come out from Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans!
\q1 With the sound of a ringing cry announce it! Make this known, make it go out to the ends of the earth! \q1 With the sound of a ringing cry announce it! Make this known, make it go out to the ends of the earth!
\q1 Say, 'Yahweh has redeemed his servant Jacob.' \q1 Say, 'Yahweh has redeemed his servant Jacob.'
@ -4075,8 +4075,8 @@
\v 21 They did not thirst when he led them through the deserts; \v 21 They did not thirst when he led them through the deserts;
\q1 he made the water to flow out of the rock for them; \q1 he made the water to flow out of the rock for them;
\q1 he split open the rock, and the waters gushed out. \q1 he split open the rock, and the waters gushed out.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 There is no peace for the wicked—says Yahweh." \v 22 There is no peace for the wicked—says Yahweh."
\s5 \s5
@ -4097,8 +4097,8 @@
\q1 yet my justice is with Yahweh, and my reward is with my God." \q1 yet my justice is with Yahweh, and my reward is with my God."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Now Yahweh has spoken—he who formed me from birth to be his servant, \v 5 Now Yahweh has spoken—he who formed me from birth to be his servant,
\q1 to restore Jacob again to himself, so that Israel would be gathered to him, \q1 to restore Jacob again to himself, so that Israel would be gathered to him,
\q1 for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength— \q1 for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength—
@ -4108,8 +4108,8 @@
\q1 that you may be my salvation to the ends of the earth." \q1 that you may be my salvation to the ends of the earth."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 This is what Yahweh says, the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, \v 7 This is what Yahweh says, the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One,
\q1 to the one whose life is despised, hated by the nations, and a slave of rulers, \q1 to the one whose life is despised, hated by the nations, and a slave of rulers,
\q1 "Kings will see you and arise, and princes will see you and bow down, \q1 "Kings will see you and arise, and princes will see you and bow down,
@ -4137,17 +4137,17 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 12 Look, these will come from far away, some from the north and the west; and others from the land of Sinim. \v 12 Look, these will come from far away, some from the north and the west; and others from the land of Sinim.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 Sing, heavens, and be joyful, earth; break into singing, you mountains! \v 13 Sing, heavens, and be joyful, earth; break into singing, you mountains!
\q1 For Yahweh comforts his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted. \q1 For Yahweh comforts his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 But Zion said, "Yahweh has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me." \v 14 But Zion said, "Yahweh has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me."
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 "Can a woman forget her baby, nursing at her breast, so she does not have compassion on the son she has borne? \v 15 "Can a woman forget her baby, nursing at her breast, so she does not have compassion on the son she has borne?
\q1 Yes, they may forget, but I will not forget you. \q1 Yes, they may forget, but I will not forget you.
@ -4161,8 +4161,8 @@
\q1 As surely as I live—this is Yahweh's declaration—you will surely wear them like jewelry, and you will put them on like a bride. \q1 As surely as I live—this is Yahweh's declaration—you will surely wear them like jewelry, and you will put them on like a bride.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 19 Though you were a waste and desolate, a land that was in ruins, \v 19 Though you were a waste and desolate, a land that was in ruins,
\q1 now you will be too small for the inhabitants, and those who devoured you will be far away. \q1 now you will be too small for the inhabitants, and those who devoured you will be far away.
\q1 \q1
@ -4176,8 +4176,8 @@
\q1 Look, I was left all alone; where did these come from?'" \q1 Look, I was left all alone; where did these come from?'"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 This is what the Lord Yahweh says, \v 22 This is what the Lord Yahweh says,
\q1 "Look, I will raise my hand to the nations; I will raise my signal flag to the peoples. \q1 "Look, I will raise my hand to the nations; I will raise my signal flag to the peoples.
\q1 They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. \q1 They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.
@ -4189,11 +4189,11 @@
\q1 and you will know that I am Yahweh; those who wait for me will not be put to shame." \q1 and you will know that I am Yahweh; those who wait for me will not be put to shame."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 24 Can the spoils be taken from the warrior, or captives be rescued from the fierce? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa from the fierce \fqa* , the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa from the righteous \fqa* , but most modern translations correct it to \fqa from the fierce \fqa* . \f* \v 24 Can the spoils be taken from the warrior, or captives be rescued from the fierce? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa from the fierce \fqa* , the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa from the righteous \fqa* , but most modern translations correct it to \fqa from the fierce \fqa* . \f*
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 25 But this is what Yahweh says, \v 25 But this is what Yahweh says,
\q1 "Yes, the captives will be taken away from the warrior, and spoils will be rescued; \q1 "Yes, the captives will be taken away from the warrior, and spoils will be rescued;
\q1 for I will oppose your adversary and save your children. \q1 for I will oppose your adversary and save your children.
@ -4206,8 +4206,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\c 50 \c 50
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 1 This is what Yahweh says, \v 1 This is what Yahweh says,
\q1 "Where is the certificate of divorce with which I divorced your mother? \q1 "Where is the certificate of divorce with which I divorced your mother?
\q1 To which of my creditors did I sell you? \q1 To which of my creditors did I sell you?
@ -4223,8 +4223,8 @@
\v 3 I clothe the sky with darkness; I cover it with sackcloth." \v 3 I clothe the sky with darkness; I cover it with sackcloth."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught, \v 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught,
\q1 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one; \q1 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one;
\q1 he wakes me morning by morning; he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught. \q1 he wakes me morning by morning; he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught.
@ -4251,8 +4251,8 @@
\q1 See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. \q1 See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Who among you fears Yahweh? Who obeys the voice of his servant? \v 10 Who among you fears Yahweh? Who obeys the voice of his servant?
\q1 Who walks in deep darkness without light? \q1 Who walks in deep darkness without light?
\q1 He should trust in the name of Yahweh and lean on his God. \q1 He should trust in the name of Yahweh and lean on his God.
@ -4282,8 +4282,8 @@
\q1 joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving, and the sound of singing. \q1 joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving, and the sound of singing.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 "Be attentive to me, my people; and listen to me, my people! \v 4 "Be attentive to me, my people; and listen to me, my people!
\q1 For I will issue a decree, and I will make my justice to be a light for the nations. \q1 For I will issue a decree, and I will make my justice to be a light for the nations.
\q1 \q1
@ -4297,8 +4297,8 @@
\q1 But my salvation will continue forever, and my righteousness will never stop working. \q1 But my salvation will continue forever, and my righteousness will never stop working.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your heart: \v 7 Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your heart:
\q1 Do not fear the insults of men, nor be disheartened by their abuse. \q1 Do not fear the insults of men, nor be disheartened by their abuse.
\q1 \q1
@ -4306,8 +4306,8 @@
\q1 but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations." \q1 but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, arm of Yahweh. \v 9 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, arm of Yahweh.
\q1 Awake as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. \q1 Awake as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times.
\q1 Is it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the monster? \q1 Is it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the monster?
@ -4321,8 +4321,8 @@
\q1 and with gladness forever on their heads; and gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and mourning will flee away. \q1 and with gladness forever on their heads; and gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and mourning will flee away.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 "I, I, am he who comforts you. \v 12 "I, I, am he who comforts you.
\q1 Why are you afraid of men, who will die, the sons of mankind, who are made like grass? \q1 Why are you afraid of men, who will die, the sons of mankind, who are made like grass?
@ -4344,8 +4344,8 @@
\q1 that I may plant the heavens, lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, 'You are my people.'" \q1 that I may plant the heavens, lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, 'You are my people.'"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 Awake, awake, stand up, Jerusalem, \v 17 Awake, awake, stand up, Jerusalem,
\q1 you who have drunk out of the hand of Yahweh from the bowl of his anger; \q1 you who have drunk out of the hand of Yahweh from the bowl of his anger;
\q1 you who have drunk out of the bowl, down to the dregs from the cup of staggering. \q1 you who have drunk out of the bowl, down to the dregs from the cup of staggering.
@ -4362,8 +4362,8 @@
\q1 they are filled with the anger of Yahweh, the rebuke of your God. \q1 they are filled with the anger of Yahweh, the rebuke of your God.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 21 But now hear this, you oppressed one and drunken one, but not drunk with wine: \v 21 But now hear this, you oppressed one and drunken one, but not drunk with wine:
\q1 \q1
\v 22 Your Lord Yahweh, your God, who pleads the cause of his people, says this, \v 22 Your Lord Yahweh, your God, who pleads the cause of his people, says this,
@ -4387,26 +4387,26 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 2 Shake yourself off from the dust; arise and sit, Jerusalem; \v 2 Shake yourself off from the dust; arise and sit, Jerusalem;
\q1 take off the chain from your neck, captive, daughter of Zion. \q1 take off the chain from your neck, captive, daughter of Zion.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 For this is what Yahweh says, "You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without money." \v 3 For this is what Yahweh says, "You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without money."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 For this is what the Lord Yahweh says, "In the beginning my people went down to live temporarily in Egypt; and Assyria has oppressed them for no good reason. \v 4 For this is what the Lord Yahweh says, "In the beginning my people went down to live temporarily in Egypt; and Assyria has oppressed them for no good reason.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Now what do I have here—this is Yahweh's declaration—seeing that my people are taken away for nothing? Those who rule over them mock—this is Yahweh's declaration—and my name is blasphemed continually all day long. \f + \ft Instead of the ULB \fqa mock \fqa* , which follows the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient Latin translation of the Hebrew copies; some ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa wail \fqa* . \f* \v 5 Now what do I have here—this is Yahweh's declaration—seeing that my people are taken away for nothing? Those who rule over them mock—this is Yahweh's declaration—and my name is blasphemed continually all day long. \f + \ft Instead of the ULB \fqa mock \fqa* , which follows the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient Latin translation of the Hebrew copies; some ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa wail \fqa* . \f*
\q1 \q1
\v 6 Therefore my people will know my name; \v 6 Therefore my people will know my name;
\q1 they will know in that day that I am the one who says, "Yes, it is I!" \q1 they will know in that day that I am the one who says, "Yes, it is I!"
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, \v 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
\q1 who announces peace, who bears good tidings, who announces salvation, \q1 who announces peace, who bears good tidings, who announces salvation,
\q1 who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" \q1 who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
@ -4423,8 +4423,8 @@
\q1 all the earth will see the salvation of our God. \q1 all the earth will see the salvation of our God.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 Leave, leave, go out from there; touch nothing unclean; \v 11 Leave, leave, go out from there; touch nothing unclean;
\q1 leave from her midst; purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of Yahweh. \q1 leave from her midst; purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of Yahweh.
\q1 \q1
@ -4432,8 +4432,8 @@
\q1 for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearguard. \q1 for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearguard.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 Look, my servant will act wisely; \v 13 Look, my servant will act wisely;
\q1 he will be high and lifted up, and he will be exalted. \q1 he will be high and lifted up, and he will be exalted.
\q1 \q1
@ -4460,8 +4460,8 @@
\q1 Like one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised; and we considered him insignificant. \q1 Like one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised; and we considered him insignificant.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 But surely he has borne our sicknesses and carried our sorrows; \v 4 But surely he has borne our sicknesses and carried our sorrows;
\q1 yet we thought he was being punished by God, struck by God, and afflicted. \q1 yet we thought he was being punished by God, struck by God, and afflicted.
@ -4476,8 +4476,8 @@
\q1 and Yahweh has placed on him the iniquity of us all. \q1 and Yahweh has placed on him the iniquity of us all.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 He was oppressed; yet when he humbled himself, he did not open his mouth; \v 7 He was oppressed; yet when he humbled himself, he did not open his mouth;
\q1 as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, \q1 as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
\q1 so he did not open his mouth. \q1 so he did not open his mouth.
@ -4492,8 +4492,8 @@
\q1 although he had done no violence, nor had there been any deceit in his mouth. \q1 although he had done no violence, nor had there been any deceit in his mouth.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Yet it was Yahweh's will to crush him and make him ill. When he makes his life an offering for sin, \v 10 Yet it was Yahweh's will to crush him and make him ill. When he makes his life an offering for sin,
\q1 he will see his offspring, he will prolong his days, and Yahweh's purpose will be accomplished through him. \q1 he will see his offspring, he will prolong his days, and Yahweh's purpose will be accomplished through him.
\q1 \q1
@ -4522,8 +4522,8 @@
\q1 and your descendants will conquer nations and resettle desolate cities. \q1 and your descendants will conquer nations and resettle desolate cities.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 Do not fear for you will not be ashamed, nor be discouraged for you will not be disgraced; \v 4 Do not fear for you will not be ashamed, nor be discouraged for you will not be disgraced;
\q1 you will forget the shame of your youth and the disgrace of your abandonment. \q1 you will forget the shame of your youth and the disgrace of your abandonment.
@ -4543,8 +4543,8 @@
\q1 says Yahweh, the one who rescues you. \q1 says Yahweh, the one who rescues you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 For this is like the waters of Noah to me: \v 9 For this is like the waters of Noah to me:
\q1 as I swore that the waters of Noah would never again pass over the earth, \q1 as I swore that the waters of Noah would never again pass over the earth,
\q1 so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. \q1 so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.
@ -4554,8 +4554,8 @@
\q1 says Yahweh, who has mercy on you. \q1 says Yahweh, who has mercy on you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 Afflicted one, storm-driven and uncomforted one, \v 11 Afflicted one, storm-driven and uncomforted one,
\q1 look, I will set your pavement in turquoise, and lay your foundations with sapphires. \q1 look, I will set your pavement in turquoise, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
\q1 \q1
@ -4572,8 +4572,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 15 Look, if anyone stirs up trouble, it will not be from me; anyone who stirs up trouble with you will fall in defeat. \v 15 Look, if anyone stirs up trouble, it will not be from me; anyone who stirs up trouble with you will fall in defeat.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 16 See, I have created the craftsman, who blows the burning coals \v 16 See, I have created the craftsman, who blows the burning coals
\q1 and forges weapons as his work, and I have created the destroyer to destroy. \q1 and forges weapons as his work, and I have created the destroyer to destroy.
@ -4609,16 +4609,16 @@
\q1 because of Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you." \q1 because of Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Seek Yahweh while he may be found; call on him while he is nearby. \v 6 Seek Yahweh while he may be found; call on him while he is nearby.
\q1 \q1
\v 7 Let the wicked leave his path, and the man of sin his thoughts. \v 7 Let the wicked leave his path, and the man of sin his thoughts.
\q1 Let him return to Yahweh, and he will pity him, and to our God, who will abundantly forgive him. \q1 Let him return to Yahweh, and he will pity him, and to our God, who will abundantly forgive him.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways—this is Yahweh's declaration— \v 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways—this is Yahweh's declaration—
\q1 \q1
\v 9 for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. \v 9 for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
@ -4643,8 +4643,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\c 56 \c 56
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 1 This is what Yahweh says, "Observe what is right, do what is just; \v 1 This is what Yahweh says, "Observe what is right, do what is just;
\q1 for my salvation is near, and my righteousness is about to be revealed. \q1 for my salvation is near, and my righteousness is about to be revealed.
\q1 \q1
@ -4652,15 +4652,15 @@
\q1 He observes the Sabbath, not defiling it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." \q1 He observes the Sabbath, not defiling it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 Let no foreigner who has become a follower of Yahweh say, \v 3 Let no foreigner who has become a follower of Yahweh say,
\q1 "Yahweh will certainly exclude me from his people." \q1 "Yahweh will certainly exclude me from his people."
\q1 The eunuch should not say, "See, I am a dry tree." \q1 The eunuch should not say, "See, I am a dry tree."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 For this is what Yahweh says, "To the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths \v 4 For this is what Yahweh says, "To the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths
\q1 and choose what pleases me, and hold fast my covenant, \q1 and choose what pleases me, and hold fast my covenant,
\q1 \q1
@ -4683,8 +4683,8 @@
\q1 I will still gather others in addition to them." \q1 I will still gather others in addition to them."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 All you wild beasts of the field, come and devour, all you beasts in the forest! \v 9 All you wild beasts of the field, come and devour, all you beasts in the forest!
\q1 \q1
\v 10 All their watchmen are blind, they do not understand. \v 10 All their watchmen are blind, they do not understand.
@ -4712,8 +4712,8 @@
\q1 they rest in their beds, those who walk in their uprightness. \q1 they rest in their beds, those who walk in their uprightness.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 But come here, you sons of the sorceress, \v 3 But come here, you sons of the sorceress,
\q1 children of the adulterer and the woman who has prostituted herself. \q1 children of the adulterer and the woman who has prostituted herself.
\q1 \q1
@ -4749,8 +4749,8 @@
\q1 You found life in your hand; therefore you did not weaken. \q1 You found life in your hand; therefore you did not weaken.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 "Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear so much that has caused you to act so deceitfully, \v 11 "Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear so much that has caused you to act so deceitfully,
\q1 so much that you would not remember me or think about me? \q1 so much that you would not remember me or think about me?
\q1 Because I was silent for so long, you are no longer afraid of me. \q1 Because I was silent for so long, you are no longer afraid of me.
@ -4821,8 +4821,8 @@
\q1 Do you really call this a fast, a day that pleases Yahweh? \q1 Do you really call this a fast, a day that pleases Yahweh?
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: \v 6 Is not this the fast that I choose:
\q1 To release wicked bonds, to undo the ropes of the yoke, \q1 To release wicked bonds, to undo the ropes of the yoke,
\q1 to set the crushed ones free, and to break every yoke? \q1 to set the crushed ones free, and to break every yoke?
@ -4855,8 +4855,8 @@
\q1 you will be called "The repairer of the wall," "The restorer of streets to live on." \q1 you will be called "The repairer of the wall," "The restorer of streets to live on."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 Suppose that you turn back your feet from traveling on the Sabbath day, and from doing your own pleasure on my holy day. \v 13 Suppose that you turn back your feet from traveling on the Sabbath day, and from doing your own pleasure on my holy day.
\q1 Suppose that you call the Sabbath a delight, and that you call the matters of Yahweh holy and honored. \q1 Suppose that you call the Sabbath a delight, and that you call the matters of Yahweh holy and honored.
\q1 Suppose that you honor the Sabbath by leaving your own business, and by not finding your own pleasure and by not speaking your own words. \q1 Suppose that you honor the Sabbath by leaving your own business, and by not finding your own pleasure and by not speaking your own words.
@ -4900,8 +4900,8 @@
\q1 They have made crooked paths; whoever travels these paths does not know peace. \q1 They have made crooked paths; whoever travels these paths does not know peace.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 9 Therefore justice is far from us, nor does righteousness reach us. \v 9 Therefore justice is far from us, nor does righteousness reach us.
\q1 We wait for light, but see darkness; we look for brightness, but we walk in darkness. \q1 We wait for light, but see darkness; we look for brightness, but we walk in darkness.
\q1 \q1
@ -4914,8 +4914,8 @@
\q1 we wait for justice, but there is none; for rescue, but it is far from us. \q1 we wait for justice, but there is none; for rescue, but it is far from us.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 For our many transgressions are before you, and our sins testify against us; \v 12 For our many transgressions are before you, and our sins testify against us;
\q1 for our transgressions are with us, and we know our sins. \q1 for our transgressions are with us, and we know our sins.
\q1 \q1
@ -4945,8 +4945,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 19 So they will fear the name of Yahweh from the west, and his glory from the sun's rising; for he will come as a rushing stream, driven by the breath of Yahweh. \v 19 So they will fear the name of Yahweh from the west, and his glory from the sun's rising; for he will come as a rushing stream, driven by the breath of Yahweh.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 "A redeemer will come to Zion and to those who turn from their rebellious deeds in Jacob—this is Yahweh's declaration. \v 20 "A redeemer will come to Zion and to those who turn from their rebellious deeds in Jacob—this is Yahweh's declaration.
\s5 \s5
@ -4967,8 +4967,8 @@
\v 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to your bright light that is rising. \v 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to your bright light that is rising.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 Look all around and see. They all gather themselves together and come to you. \v 4 Look all around and see. They all gather themselves together and come to you.
\q1 Your sons will come from far, and your daughters will be carried in their arms. \q1 Your sons will come from far, and your daughters will be carried in their arms.
\q1 \q1
@ -4984,8 +4984,8 @@
\v 7 All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve your needs; \q1 they will be acceptable offerings on my altar; and I will glorify my glorious house. \v 7 All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve your needs; \q1 they will be acceptable offerings on my altar; and I will glorify my glorious house.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Who are these who fly along like a cloud, and like the doves to their shelters? \v 8 Who are these who fly along like a cloud, and like the doves to their shelters?
\q1 \q1
\v 9 The coastlands look for me, and the ships of Tarshish lead, \v 9 The coastlands look for me, and the ships of Tarshish lead,
@ -4993,8 +4993,8 @@
\q1 for the name of Yahweh your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has honored you. \q1 for the name of Yahweh your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has honored you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Sons of foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you; \v 10 Sons of foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you;
\q1 though in my wrath I punished you, yet in my favor I will have compassion on you. \q1 though in my wrath I punished you, yet in my favor I will have compassion on you.
\q1 \q1
@ -5004,8 +5004,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\q1 \q1
\v 12 Indeed, nations and kingdoms that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be completely destroyed. \v 12 Indeed, nations and kingdoms that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be completely destroyed.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the cypress tree, the fir, and the cypress box tree together, \v 13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the cypress tree, the fir, and the cypress box tree together,
\q1 to beautify my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place of my feet. \q1 to beautify my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place of my feet.
@ -5015,8 +5015,8 @@
\q1 they will call you The City of Yahweh, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. \q1 they will call you The City of Yahweh, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 Instead of you remaining abandoned and hated, with no one passing through you, \v 15 Instead of you remaining abandoned and hated, with no one passing through you,
\q1 I will make you a thing of pride forever, a joy from generation to generation. \q1 I will make you a thing of pride forever, a joy from generation to generation.
\q1 \q1
@ -5068,8 +5068,8 @@
\q1 to call them oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified. \q1 to call them oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former desolations. \v 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former desolations.
\q1 They will restore the ruined cities, the desolations from many former generations. \q1 They will restore the ruined cities, the desolations from many former generations.
\q1 \q1
@ -5079,14 +5079,14 @@
\q1 \q1
\v 6 You will be called the priests of Yahweh; they will call you servants of our God. \v 6 You will be called the priests of Yahweh; they will call you servants of our God.
\q1 You will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their riches. \q1 You will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their riches.
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Instead of your shame you will have double; and instead of dishonor they will rejoice over their share. \v 7 Instead of your shame you will have double; and instead of dishonor they will rejoice over their share.
\q1 So they will have a double share of their land; everlasting joy will be theirs. \q1 So they will have a double share of their land; everlasting joy will be theirs.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 For I, Yahweh, love justice, and I hate robbery and violent injustice. \v 8 For I, Yahweh, love justice, and I hate robbery and violent injustice.
\q1 I will faithfully repay them, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. \q1 I will faithfully repay them, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
\q1 \q1
@ -5094,8 +5094,8 @@
\q1 All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are the people whom Yahweh has blessed. \q1 All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are the people whom Yahweh has blessed.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; in my God I will be very glad. \v 10 I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; in my God I will be very glad.
\q1 For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has clothed me with the robe of righteousness, \q1 For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has clothed me with the robe of righteousness,
\q1 as a bridegroom adorns himself with a turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. \q1 as a bridegroom adorns himself with a turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
@ -5127,8 +5127,8 @@
\q1 and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, your God will rejoice over you. \q1 and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, your God will rejoice over you.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 I have put watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; \v 6 I have put watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem;
\q1 they are not silent day or night. \q1 they are not silent day or night.
\q1 You who keep reminding Yahweh, do not pause. \q1 You who keep reminding Yahweh, do not pause.
@ -5137,8 +5137,8 @@
\q1 Jerusalem and makes it a praise on earth. \q1 Jerusalem and makes it a praise on earth.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Yahweh has sworn by his right hand and by the arm of his strength, \v 8 Yahweh has sworn by his right hand and by the arm of his strength,
\q1 "Surely I will no longer give your grain as food for your enemies. \q1 "Surely I will no longer give your grain as food for your enemies.
\q1 Foreigners will not drink your new wine, for which you have worked. \q1 Foreigners will not drink your new wine, for which you have worked.
@ -5147,15 +5147,15 @@
\q1 and those who pick the grapes will drink the wine in the courts of my holy sanctuary." \q1 and those who pick the grapes will drink the wine in the courts of my holy sanctuary."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 10 Come through, come through the gates! Prepare the way for the people! \v 10 Come through, come through the gates! Prepare the way for the people!
\q1 Build it, build the highway! Gather out the stones! \q1 Build it, build the highway! Gather out the stones!
\q1 Raise up a signal flag for the nations! \q1 Raise up a signal flag for the nations!
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 Look, Yahweh announces to the ends of the earth, \v 11 Look, Yahweh announces to the ends of the earth,
\q1 "Say to the daughter of Zion: Look, your Savior is coming! \q1 "Say to the daughter of Zion: Look, your Savior is coming!
\q1 See, his reward is with him, and his recompense is going before him." \q1 See, his reward is with him, and his recompense is going before him."
@ -5169,13 +5169,13 @@
\v 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, wearing red garments, from Bozrah? \v 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, wearing red garments, from Bozrah?
\q1 Who is this, splendid in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? \q1 Who is this, splendid in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength?
\q1 "It is I, speaking in righteousness, and mighty to save." \q1 "It is I, speaking in righteousness, and mighty to save."
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 2 Why are your clothes red, and why do they look like you have been treading grapes in a winepress? \v 2 Why are your clothes red, and why do they look like you have been treading grapes in a winepress?
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 3 "I have trodden grapes in the winepress alone, and no one from the nations joined me. \v 3 "I have trodden grapes in the winepress alone, and no one from the nations joined me.
\q1 I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my fury. \q1 I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my fury.
\q1 Their blood is spattered on my clothes and stained all my clothes. \q1 Their blood is spattered on my clothes and stained all my clothes.
@ -5191,8 +5191,8 @@
\q1 and I poured out their blood on the earth." \q1 and I poured out their blood on the earth."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 I will tell of the acts of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness, the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh. \v 7 I will tell of the acts of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness, the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh.
\q1 I will tell of all that Yahweh has done for us, and of his great goodness to the house of Israel. \q1 I will tell of all that Yahweh has done for us, and of his great goodness to the house of Israel.
\q1 This compassion he has shown us because of his mercy, and with many deeds of covenant faithfulness. \q1 This compassion he has shown us because of his mercy, and with many deeds of covenant faithfulness.
@ -5213,8 +5213,8 @@
\q1 So he became their enemy and fought against them. \q1 So he became their enemy and fought against them.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 His people thought about the ancient times of Moses. \v 11 His people thought about the ancient times of Moses.
\q1 They said, "Where is God, who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? \q1 They said, "Where is God, who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock?
\q1 Where is God, who put his holy Spirit among them? \q1 Where is God, who put his holy Spirit among them?
@ -5232,8 +5232,8 @@
\q1 So you led your people, to make yourself a name of praise. \q1 So you led your people, to make yourself a name of praise.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 15 Look down from heaven and take notice from your holy and glorious habitation. \v 15 Look down from heaven and take notice from your holy and glorious habitation.
\q1 Where are your zeal and your mighty acts? \q1 Where are your zeal and your mighty acts?
\q1 Your pity and your compassionate actions are kept from us. \q1 Your pity and your compassionate actions are kept from us.
@ -5283,8 +5283,8 @@
\q1 For you have hidden your face from us and made us waste away in the hand of our iniquities. \q1 For you have hidden your face from us and made us waste away in the hand of our iniquities.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 Yet, Yahweh, you are our Father; \v 8 Yet, Yahweh, you are our Father;
\q1 we are the clay. You are our potter; and we all are the work of your hand. \q1 we are the clay. You are our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.
\q1 \q1
@ -5325,8 +5325,8 @@
\q1 These things are smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all day long. \q1 These things are smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all day long.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 6 Look, it is written before me: \v 6 Look, it is written before me:
\q1 I will not keep quiet, for I will pay them back; I will repay them into their laps, \q1 I will not keep quiet, for I will pay them back; I will repay them into their laps,
\q1 \q1
@ -5335,8 +5335,8 @@
\q1 I will therefore measure out their past deeds into their laps." \q1 I will therefore measure out their past deeds into their laps."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 8 This is what Yahweh says, "As when juice is found in a cluster of grapes, \v 8 This is what Yahweh says, "As when juice is found in a cluster of grapes,
\q1 when one says, 'Do not ruin it, for there is good in it,' \q1 when one says, 'Do not ruin it, for there is good in it,'
\q1 this is what I will do for my servants' sake: I will not ruin them all. \q1 this is what I will do for my servants' sake: I will not ruin them all.
@ -5350,8 +5350,8 @@
\q1 for my people who seek me. \q1 for my people who seek me.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 11 But you who abandon Yahweh, who forget my holy mountain, \v 11 But you who abandon Yahweh, who forget my holy mountain,
\q1 who prepare a table for Fortune, \q1 who prepare a table for Fortune,
\q1 and fill wine glasses of mixed wine for Destiny. \q1 and fill wine glasses of mixed wine for Destiny.
@ -5363,8 +5363,8 @@
\q1 But you did what was evil in my sight and chose to do what displeases me." \q1 But you did what was evil in my sight and chose to do what displeases me."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 13 This is what the Lord Yahweh says, \v 13 This is what the Lord Yahweh says,
\q1 "Look, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry; \q1 "Look, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry;
\q1 look, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; \q1 look, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty;
@ -5393,8 +5393,8 @@
\q1 weeping and cries of distress will no longer be heard in her. \q1 weeping and cries of distress will no longer be heard in her.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 20 Never again will an infant live there only a few days; \v 20 Never again will an infant live there only a few days;
\q1 nor will an old man die before his time. \q1 nor will an old man die before his time.
\q1 One who dies at one hundred years old will be considered a young person. \q1 One who dies at one hundred years old will be considered a young person.
@ -5421,8 +5421,8 @@
\s5 \s5
\c 66 \c 66
\m \m
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 1 This is what Yahweh says, \v 1 This is what Yahweh says,
\q1 "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I may rest? \q1 "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I may rest?
@ -5444,8 +5444,8 @@
\q1 They did what was evil in my sight, and chose to do what displeases me." \q1 They did what was evil in my sight, and chose to do what displeases me."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 5 Hear the word of Yahweh, you who tremble at his word, \v 5 Hear the word of Yahweh, you who tremble at his word,
\q1 "Your brothers who hate and exclude you for my name's sake have said, \q1 "Your brothers who hate and exclude you for my name's sake have said,
\q1 'May Yahweh be glorified, then we will see your joy,' \q1 'May Yahweh be glorified, then we will see your joy,'
@ -5457,8 +5457,8 @@
\q1 the sound of Yahweh paying back his enemies. \q1 the sound of Yahweh paying back his enemies.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 7 Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; \v 7 Before she goes into labor, she gives birth;
\q1 before pain is upon her, she gave birth to a son. \q1 before pain is upon her, she gave birth to a son.
\q1 \q1
@ -5479,8 +5479,8 @@
\q1 for you will drink them to the full and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. \q1 for you will drink them to the full and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 12 This is what Yahweh says, \v 12 This is what Yahweh says,
\q1 "I am about to spread prosperity over her like a river, \q1 "I am about to spread prosperity over her like a river,
\q1 and the riches of the nations like an overflowing stream. \q1 and the riches of the nations like an overflowing stream.
@ -5489,8 +5489,8 @@
\v 13 As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you, and you will be comforted in Jerusalem." \v 13 As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you, and you will be comforted in Jerusalem."
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 14 You will see this, and your heart will rejoice, and your bones will sprout like the tender grass. \v 14 You will see this, and your heart will rejoice, and your bones will sprout like the tender grass.
\q1 The hand of Yahweh will be made known to his servants, but he will show his anger against his enemies. \q1 The hand of Yahweh will be made known to his servants, but he will show his anger against his enemies.
@ -5502,8 +5502,8 @@
\v 16 For Yahweh executes judgment on mankind by fire and with his sword. Those killed by Yahweh will be many. \v 16 For Yahweh executes judgment on mankind by fire and with his sword. Those killed by Yahweh will be many.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 17 They consecrate themselves and make themselves pure, so they may enter the gardens, following the one in the middle of those who \v 17 They consecrate themselves and make themselves pure, so they may enter the gardens, following the one in the middle of those who
\q1 eat the flesh of pig and abominable things like mice. \f + \ft Modern translations provide various interpretations for this difficult verse. \f* \q1 eat the flesh of pig and abominable things like mice. \f + \ft Modern translations provide various interpretations for this difficult verse. \f*
\q1 "They will come to an end—this is Yahweh's declaration. \q1 "They will come to an end—this is Yahweh's declaration.
@ -5519,8 +5519,8 @@
\v 21 Some of these I will even choose as priests and Levites—says Yahweh. \v 21 Some of these I will even choose as priests and Levites—says Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q1
\p \p
\q1
\v 22 For just as the new heavens and the new earth that I will make \v 22 For just as the new heavens and the new earth that I will make
\q1 will remain before me—this is Yahweh's declaration—so your descendants will remain, and your name will remain. \q1 will remain before me—this is Yahweh's declaration—so your descendants will remain, and your name will remain.
\q1 \q1