f | # The Book of the Prophet Isaiah | f | # The Book of the Prophet Isaiah |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusa | | 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusa |
| lem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. | | lem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. |
| 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nouri | | 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nouri |
| shed and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. | | shed and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. |
| 3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not k | | 3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not k |
| now, my people doth not consider. | | now, my people doth not consider. |
| 4 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children | | 4 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children |
| that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy On | | that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy On |
| e of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. | | e of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. |
| 5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole he | | 5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole he |
| ad is sick, and the whole heart faint. | | ad is sick, and the whole heart faint. |
| 6 From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but | | 6 From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but |
| wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bo | | wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bo |
| und up, neither mollified with ointment. | | und up, neither mollified with ointment. |
| 7 Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land, strange | | 7 Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land, strange |
| rs devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers. | | rs devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers. |
| 8 And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a g | | 8 And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a g |
| arden of cucumbers, as a besieged city. | | arden of cucumbers, as a besieged city. |
| 9 Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have | | 9 Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have |
| been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah. | | been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah. |
| 10 Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our G | | 10 Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our G |
| od, ye people of Gomorrah. | | od, ye people of Gomorrah. |
| 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: | | 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: |
| I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delig | | I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delig |
| ht not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. | | ht not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. |
| 12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tre | | 12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tre |
| ad my courts? | | ad my courts? |
| 13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moon | | 13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moon |
| s and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, e | | s and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, e |
| ven the solemn meeting. | | ven the solemn meeting. |
| 14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble u | | 14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble u |
| nto me; I am weary to bear them. | | nto me; I am weary to bear them. |
| 15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, whe | | 15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, whe |
| n ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. | | n ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. |
n | 16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine e | n | 16 Wash ye; make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine ey |
| yes; cease to do evil; | | es; cease to do evil; |
| 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, | | 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, |
| plead for the widow. | | plead for the widow. |
| 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as | | 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as |
| scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they s | | scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they s |
| hall be as wool. | | hall be as wool. |
| 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: | | 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: |
| 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mout | | 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mout |
| h of the LORD hath spoken it. | | h of the LORD hath spoken it. |
| 21 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteous | | 21 How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteous |
| ness lodged in it; but now murderers. | | ness lodged in it; but now murderers. |
| 22 Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water: | | 22 Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water: |
| 23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts | | 23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts |
| , and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the c | | , and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the c |
| ause of the widow come unto them. | | ause of the widow come unto them. |
| 24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I | | 24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I |
| will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: | | will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: |
| 25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take | | 25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take |
| away all thy tin: | | away all thy tin: |
| 26 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the | | 26 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the |
| beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithf | | beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithf |
| ul city. | | ul city. |
| 27 Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. | | 27 Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. |
| 28 And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be together | | 28 And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be together |
| , and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed. | | , and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed. |
| 29 For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be | | 29 For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be |
| confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen. | | confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen. |
| 30 For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no wat | | 30 For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no wat |
| er. | | er. |
| 31 And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shal | | 31 And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shal |
| l both burn together, and none shall quench them. | | l both burn together, and none shall quench them. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. | | 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. |
n | 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD's ho | n | 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, when the mountain of the LORD's ho |
| use shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above | | use shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above |
| the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. | | the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it, |
| 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of | | 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of |
| the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, a | | the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, a |
| nd we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the wo | | nd we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the wo |
| rd of the LORD from Jerusalem. | | rd of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
n | 4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they s | n | 4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people; and they s |
| hall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nati | | hall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nat |
| on shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more | | ion shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any mor |
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| 5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. | | 5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD; yea, come |
| | | , for ye have all gone astray, every one to his wicked ways. |
| 6 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be re | | 6 Therefore, O LORD, thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because t |
| plenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they plea | | hey be replenished from the east, and hearken unto soothsayers like the Philisti |
| se themselves in the children of strangers. | | nes, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. |
| 7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their | | 7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their |
| treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their | | treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their |
| chariots: | | chariots: |
| 8 Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, th | | 8 Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, th |
| at which their own fingers have made: | | at which their own fingers have made: |
n | 9 And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore fo | n | 9 And the mean man boweth not down, and the great man humbleth himself not; ther |
| rgive them not. | | efore, forgive them not. |
| 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for | | 10 O ye wicked ones, enter into the rock, and hide ye in the dust; for the fear |
| the glory of his majesty. | | of the LORD and his majesty shall smite thee. |
| 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be | | 11 And it shall come to pass that the lofty looks of man shall be humbled; and t |
| bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. | | he haughtiness of man shall be bowed down; and the LORD alone shall be exalted i |
| | | n that day. |
| 12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lo | | 12 For the day of the LORD of hosts soon cometh upon all nations; yea, upon ever |
| fty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: | | y one; yea, upon the proud and lofty, and upon every one who is lifted up, and h |
| | | e shall be brought low. |
| 13 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all | | 13 Yea, and the day of the LORD shall come upon all the cedars of Lebanon, for t |
| the oaks of Bashan, | | hey are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, |
| 14 And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up, | | 14 And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills, and upon all the nat |
| | | ions which are lifted up, |
| 15 And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall, | | 15 And upon every people, and upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall, |
| 16 And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. | | 16 And upon all the ships of the sea, and upon all the ships of Tarshish, and up |
| | | on all pleasant pictures. |
| 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shal | | 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shal |
| l be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. | | l be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. |
| 18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. | | 18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. |
n | 19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the eart | n | 19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks and into the caves of the earth |
| h, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to sh | | , for the fear of the LORD shall come upon them; and the glory of his majesty sh |
| ake terribly the earth. | | all smite them when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. |
| 20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, whic | | 20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver and his idols of gold, which |
| h they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats; | | he hath made for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats, |
| 21 To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, fo | | 21 To go into the clefts of the rocks and into the tops of the ragged rocks; for |
| r fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake t | | the fear of the LORD shall come upon them, and the majesty of the LORD shall sm |
| erribly the earth. | | ite them when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. |
| 22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be a | | 22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be a |
| ccounted of? | | ccounted of? |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and fr | n | 1 For behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and fro |
| om Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of | | m Judah the stay and the staff, the whole staff of bread, and the whole stay of |
| water, | | water, |
| 2 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the pruden | | 2 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the pruden |
| t, and the ancient, | | t, and the ancient, |
| 3 The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunn | | 3 The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunn |
| ing artificer, and the eloquent orator. | | ing artificer, and the eloquent orator. |
n | 4 And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them. | n | 4 And I will give children unto them to be their princes, and babes shall rule o |
| | | ver them. |
| 5 And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his | | 5 And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his |
| neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the b | | neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the b |
| ase against the honourable. | | ase against the honourable. |
n | 6 When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, | n | 6 When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father and shall |
| Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand: | | say, Thou hast clothing; be thou our ruler, and let not this ruin come under th |
| | | y hand, |
| 7 In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house i | | 7 In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be a healer; for in my house th |
| s neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people. | | ere is neither bread nor clothing; make me not a ruler of the people. |
| 8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their d | | 8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen because their tongues and their d |
| oings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory. | | oings have been against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory. |
| 9 The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare thei | | 9 The shew of their countenance doth witness against them and doth declare their |
| r sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded ev | | sin to be even as Sodom; they cannot hide it. Woe unto their souls! For they ha |
| il unto themselves. | | ve rewarded evil unto themselves. |
| 10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat t | | 10 Say unto the righteous that it is well with them; for they shall eat the frui |
| he fruit of their doings. | | t of their doings. |
| 11 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands sh | | 11 Woe unto the wicked! for they shall perish; for the reward of their hands sha |
| all be given him. | | ll be upon them. |
| 12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O | | 12 And as for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them |
| my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy pa | | . O my people, they who lead thee cause thee to err and destroy the way of thy p |
| ths. | | aths. |
| 13 The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people. | | 13 The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people. |
n | 14 The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the pr | n | 14 The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people and the pri |
| inces thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in yo | | nces thereof; for ye have eaten up the vineyard, and the spoil of the poor is in |
| ur houses. | | your houses. |
| 15 What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poo | | 15 What mean ye? Ye beat my people to pieces and grind the faces of the poor, sa |
| r? saith the Lord GOD of hosts. | | ith the Lord GOD of hosts. |
| 16 Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk | | 16 Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk |
| with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and | | with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and |
| making a tinkling with their feet: | | making a tinkling with their feet: |
| 17 Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daught | | 17 Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daught |
| ers of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts. | | ers of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts. |
n | 18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments a | n | 18 In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of tinkling ornaments, and ca |
| bout their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, | | uls, and round tires like the moon, |
| 19 The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, | | 19 The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, |
| 20 The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablet | | 20 The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablet |
| s, and the earrings, | | s, and the earrings, |
| 21 The rings, and nose jewels, | | 21 The rings, and nose jewels, |
| 22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the cr | | 22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the cr |
| isping pins, | | isping pins, |
| 23 The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the veils. | | 23 The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the veils. |
n | 24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; | n | 24 And it shall come to pass, instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and i |
| and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and inste | | nstead of a girdle, a rent; and instead of well set hair, baldness; and instead |
| ad of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. | | of a stomacher, a girding of sackcloth; burning instead of beauty. |
| 25 Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war. | | 25 Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war. |
n | 26 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit upon t | n | 26 And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and shall sit |
| he ground. | | upon the ground. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat ou | | 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat ou |
| r own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to tak | | r own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to tak |
| e away our reproach. | | e away our reproach. |
n | 2 In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fr | n | 2 In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fr |
| uit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Isra | | uit of the earth shall be excellent and comely to them that are escaped of Israe |
| el. | | l. |
| 3 And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth | | 3 And it shall come to pass, they that are left in Zion and he that remaineth in |
| in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the li | | Jerusalem shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living |
| ving in Jerusalem: | | in Jerusalem, |
| 4 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and s | | 4 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and s |
| hall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of | | hall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of |
| judgment, and by the spirit of burning. | | judgment, and by the spirit of burning. |
n | 5 And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her | n | 5 And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her |
| assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by nigh | | assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by nigh |
| t: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. | | t; for upon all the glory of Zion shall be a defence. |
| 6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and | | 6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and |
| for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain. | | for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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n | 1 Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. | n | 1 And then will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his viney |
| My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: | | ard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill; |
| 2 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the | | 2 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the |
| choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress | | choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress |
| therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth w | | therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth w |
| ild grapes. | | ild grapes. |
| 3 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betw | | 3 And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betw |
| ixt me and my vineyard. | | ixt me and my vineyard. |
n | 4 What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? whe | n | 4 What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Wher |
| refore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild g | | efore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, it brought forth wild gr |
| rapes? | | apes. |
| 5 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away | | 5 And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard; I will take away |
| the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, a | | the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and I will break down the wall the |
| nd it shall be trodden down: | | reof, and it shall be trodden down; |
| 6 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall c | | 6 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall c |
| ome up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain | | ome up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain |
| upon it. | | upon it. |
| 7 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of J | | 7 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of J |
| udah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for | | udah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for |
| righteousness, but behold a cry. | | righteousness, but behold a cry. |
n | 8 Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be | n | 8 Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field till there can |
| no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth! | | be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth! |
| 9 In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, | | 9 In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, |
| even great and fair, without inhabitant. | | and great and fair cities without inhabitant. |
| 10 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer sha | | 10 Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer sha |
| ll yield an ephah. | | ll yield an ephah. |
n | 11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong | n | 11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong |
| drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! | | drink; that continue until night, and wine inflame them! |
| 12 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feas | | 12 And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feas |
| ts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of | | ts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of |
| his hands. | | his hands. |
| 13 Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: | | 13 Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: |
| and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst. | | and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst. |
| 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: a | | 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: a |
| nd their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shal | | nd their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shal |
| l descend into it. | | l descend into it. |
| 15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, | | 15 And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, |
| and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: | | and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: |
| 16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shal | | 16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shal |
| l be sanctified in righteousness. | | l be sanctified in righteousness. |
| 17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat | | 17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat |
| ones shall strangers eat. | | ones shall strangers eat. |
| 18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were wit | | 18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were wit |
| h a cart rope: | | h a cart rope: |
| 19 That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and le | | 19 That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and le |
| t the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! | | t the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! |
| 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light | | 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light |
| , and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! | | , and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! |
n | 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight | n | 21 Woe unto the wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! |
| ! | | |
| 22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle st | | 22 Woe unto the mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink |
| rong drink: | | : |
| 23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the r | | 23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the r |
| ighteous from him! | | ighteous from him! |
| 24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaf | | 24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaf |
| f, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: | | f, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: |
| because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word | | because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word |
| of the Holy One of Israel. | | of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 25 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath st | | 25 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath st |
| retched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tr | | retched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tr |
| emble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this hi | | emble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this hi |
| s anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. | | s anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. |
| 26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto the | | 26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto the |
| m from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly: | | m from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly: |
| 27 None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; nei | | 27 None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; nei |
| ther shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes b | | ther shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes b |
| e broken: | | e broken: |
n | 28 Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs shall be | n | 28 Whose arrows shall be sharp, and all their bows bent, and their horses' hoofs |
| counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind: | | shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind; their roaring s |
| | | hall be like a lion. |
| 29 Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, th | | 29 They shall roar like young lions; yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the p |
| ey shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none | | rey, and shall carry away safe, and none shall deliver. |
| shall deliver it. | | |
| 30 And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and | | 30 And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea; and |
| if one look unto the land, behold darkness and sorrow, and the light is darkene | | if they look unto the land, behold darkness and sorrow; and the light is darken |
| d in the heavens thereof. | | ed in the heavens thereof. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
| | | |
| 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, h | | 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, h |
| igh and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. | | igh and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. |
n | 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered hi | n | 2 Above it stood the seraphim; each one had six wings; with twain he covered his |
| s face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. | | face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. |
| 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: | | 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: |
| the whole earth is full of his glory. | | the whole earth is full of his glory. |
| 4 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house | | 4 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house |
| was filled with smoke. | | was filled with smoke. |
| 5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, a | | 5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, a |
| nd I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the | | nd I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the |
| King, the LORD of hosts. | | King, the LORD of hosts. |
n | 6 Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which | n | 6 Then flew one of the seraphim unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which h |
| he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: | | e had taken with the tongs from off the altar; |
| 7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and th | | 7 And he laid it upon my mouth and said, Lo, this has touched thy lips; and thin |
| ine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. | | e iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. |
| 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go | | 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go |
| for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. | | for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. |
n | 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and | n | 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but they understood not |
| see ye indeed, but perceive not. | | ; and see ye indeed, but they perceived not. |
| 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their | | 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their |
| eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand wi | | eyes, lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand wi |
| th their heart, and convert, and be healed. | | th their hearts, and convert, and be healed. |
| 11 Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted with | | 11 Then said I, Lord, how long? And he said, Until the cities be wasted without |
| out inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, | | inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, |
| 12 And the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the | | 12 And the LORD have removed men far away; for there shall be a great forsaking |
| midst of the land. | | in the midst of the land. |
| 13 But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a | | 13 But yet in it there shall be a tenth, and they shall return and shall be eate |
| teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leav | | n: as a teil tree and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast thei |
| es: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof. | | r leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
| 1 And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, | | 1 And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, |
| king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king | | king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king |
| of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail ag | | of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail ag |
| ainst it. | | ainst it. |
| 2 And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. | | 2 And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. |
| And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood | | And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood |
| are moved with the wind. | | are moved with the wind. |
| 3 Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear-jas | | 3 Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear-jas |
| hub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the f | | hub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the f |
| uller's field; | | uller's field; |
| 4 And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted f | | 4 And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted f |
| or the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with | | or the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with |
| Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. | | Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. |
| 5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel again | | 5 Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel again |
| st thee, saying, | | st thee, saying, |
n | 6 Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for u | n | 6 Let us go up against Judah and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us |
| s, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal: | | and set a king in the midst of it, yea, even the son of Tabeal, |
| 7 Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass. | | 7 Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass. |
| 8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and with | | 8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and with |
| in threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. | | in threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. |
| 9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. | | 9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. |
| If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. | | If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. |
| 10 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying, | | 10 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying, |
| 11 Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the he | | 11 Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the he |
| ight above. | | ight above. |
| 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. | | 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD. |
| 13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to we | | 13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to we |
| ary men, but will ye weary my God also? | | ary men, but will ye weary my God also? |
n | 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conc | n | 14 Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall con |
| eive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. | | ceive, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. |
| 15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choos | | 15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil and to cho |
| e the good. | | ose the good. |
| 16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the | | 16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the |
| land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings. | | land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings. |
| 17 The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's ho | | 17 The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's ho |
| use, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; eve | | use, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; eve |
| n the king of Assyria. | | n the king of Assyria. |
n | 18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the fly t | n | 18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the fly t |
| hat is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in | | hat is in the uttermost part of Egypt and for the bee that is in the land of Ass |
| the land of Assyria. | | yria. |
| 19 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and | | 19 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and |
| in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all bushes. | | in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all bushes. |
| 20 In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired, namely, by t | | 20 In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired, namely, by t |
| hem beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet | | hem beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet |
| : and it shall also consume the beard. | | : and it shall also consume the beard. |
| 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, | | 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, |
| and two sheep; | | and two sheep; |
| 22 And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he | | 22 And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he |
| shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the l | | shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the l |
| and. | | and. |
n | 23 And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place shall be, where there | n | 23 And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place shall be, where there |
| were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, it shall even be for briers an | | were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, which shall even be for briers |
| d thorns. | | and thorns. |
| 24 With arrows and with bows shall men come thither; because all the land shall | | 24 With arrows and with bows shall men come thither; because all the land shall |
| become briers and thorns. | | become briers and thorns. |
| 25 And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there shall not come | | 25 And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there shall not come |
| thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it shall be for the sending forth of | | thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it shall be for the sending forth of |
| oxen, and for the treading of lesser cattle. | | oxen, and for the treading of lesser cattle. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
n | 1 Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a | n | 1 Moreover, the word of the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write |
| man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. | | in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. |
| 2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechari | | 2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechari |
| ah the son of Jeberechiah. | | ah the son of Jeberechiah. |
| 3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said t | | 3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said t |
| he LORD to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz. | | he LORD to me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz. |
n | 4 For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, th | n | 4 For behold, the child shall not have knowledge to cry, My father and my mother |
| e riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the kin | | , before the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away bef |
| g of Assyria. | | ore the king of Assyria. |
| 5 The LORD spake also unto me again, saying, | | 5 The LORD spake also unto me again, saying, |
| 6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and re | | 6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and re |
| joice in Rezin and Remaliah's son; | | joice in Rezin and Remaliah's son; |
| 7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, | | 7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, |
| strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come | | strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come |
| up over all his channels, and go over all his banks: | | up over all his channels, and go over all his banks: |
| 8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach | | 8 And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach |
| even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of | | even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of |
| thy land, O Immanuel. | | thy land, O Immanuel. |
| 9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give | | 9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give |
| ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; | | ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; |
| gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. | | gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. |
| 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it sh | | 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it sh |
| all not stand: for God is with us. | | all not stand: for God is with us. |
| 11 For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I sh | | 11 For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I sh |
| ould not walk in the way of this people, saying, | | ould not walk in the way of this people, saying, |
| 12 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confe | | 12 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confe |
| deracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. | | deracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. |
| 13 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be | | 13 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be |
| your dread. | | your dread. |
| 14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock | | 14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock |
| of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabi | | of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabi |
| tants of Jerusalem. | | tants of Jerusalem. |
| 15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, an | | 15 And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, an |
| d be taken. | | d be taken. |
| 16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. | | 16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. |
| 17 And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, | | 17 And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, |
| and I will look for him. | | and I will look for him. |
| 18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for | | 18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for |
| wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. | | wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. |
n | 19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, | n | 19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits a |
| and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their | | nd unto wizards that peep and that mutter, should not a people seek unto their G |
| God? for the living to the dead? | | od? For the living to hear from the dead? |
| 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it | | 20 To the law and to the testimony: and if they speak not according to this word |
| is because there is no light in them. | | , it is because there is no light in them. |
| 21 And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come | | 21 And they shall pass through it, hardly bestead and hungry: and it shall come |
| to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse t | | to pass, that when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse t |
| heir king and their God, and look upward. | | heir king and their God, and look upward. |
| 22 And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness | | 22 And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness |
| of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness. | | of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
n | 1 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the | n | 1 Nevertheless, the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at th |
| first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and af | | e first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali and af |
| terward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in | | terward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the Red Sea, beyond Jordan |
| Galilee of the nations. | | , in Galilee of the nations. |
| 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in | | 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in |
| the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. | | the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. |
n | 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before th | n | 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation and increased the joy; and they joy before the |
| ee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoi | | e according to the joy in harvest and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. |
| l. | | |
| 4 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, th | | 4 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, th |
| e rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian. | | e rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian. |
| 5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in | | 5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in |
| blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. | | blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. |
| 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall | | 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall |
| be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mi | | be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mi |
| ghty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. | | ghty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. |
n | 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the th | n | 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there is no end, upon the throne o |
| rone of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgm | | f David and upon his kingdom, to order it and to establish it with judgment and |
| ent and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of host | | with justice from henceforth, even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will |
| s will perform this. | | perform this. |
| 8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel. | | 8 The Lord sent his word unto Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel. |
| 9 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, tha | | 9 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, tha |
| t say in the pride and stoutness of heart, | | t say in the pride and stoutness of heart, |
n | 10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores | n | 10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones; the sycamores |
| are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. | | are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. |
| 11 Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and joi | | 11 Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and joi |
| n his enemies together; | | n his enemies together; |
| 12 The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel | | 12 The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel |
| with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stre | | with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stre |
| tched out still. | | tched out still. |
| 13 For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek t | | 13 For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek t |
| he LORD of hosts. | | he LORD of hosts. |
| 14 Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, i | | 14 Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, i |
| n one day. | | n one day. |
| 15 The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lie | | 15 The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lie |
| s, he is the tail. | | s, he is the tail. |
| 16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of th | | 16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of th |
| em are destroyed. | | em are destroyed. |
n | 17 Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have m | n | 17 Therefore, the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have |
| ercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildo | | mercy on their fatherless and widows; for every one of them is a hypocrite and a |
| er, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, b | | n evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this, his anger is not turne |
| ut his hand is stretched out still. | | d away, but his hand is stretched out still. |
| 18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, an | | 18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, an |
| d shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the l | | d shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the l |
| ifting up of smoke. | | ifting up of smoke. |
| 19 Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people s | | 19 Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people s |
| hall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother. | | hall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother. |
| 20 And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the | | 20 And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the |
| left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh | | left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh |
| of his own arm: | | of his own arm: |
| 21 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against | | 21 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against |
| Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out | | Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out |
| still. | | still. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness whi | | 1 Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness whi |
| ch they have prescribed; | | ch they have prescribed; |
| 2 To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poo | | 2 To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poo |
| r of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherl | | r of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherl |
| ess! | | ess! |
| 3 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shal | | 3 And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shal |
| l come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glo | | l come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glo |
| ry? | | ry? |
| 4 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under | | 4 Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under |
| the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched | | the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched |
| out still. | | out still. |
| 5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indigna | | 5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indigna |
| tion. | | tion. |
n | 6 I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my w | n | 6 I will send him against a hypocritical nation; and against the people of my wr |
| rath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to t | | ath will I give him a charge: to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tr |
| read them down like the mire of the streets. | | ead them down like the mire of the streets. |
| 7 Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his h | | 7 Howbeit he meaneth not so; neither doth his heart think so; but in his heart i |
| eart to destroy and cut off nations not a few. | | t is to destroy and cut off nations not a few. |
| 8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? | | 8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? |
| 9 Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not Samaria as Damascus | | 9 Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not Samaria as Damascus |
| ? | | ? |
n | 10 As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, and whose graven images did | n | 10 As my hand hath founded the kingdoms of the idols, and whose graven images di |
| excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria; | | d excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria, |
| 11 Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem an | | 11 Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem an |
| d her idols? | | d to her idols? |
| 12 Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole | | 12 Wherefore, it shall come to pass that when the Lord hath performed his whole |
| work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout hear | | work upon Mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout he |
| t of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. | | art of the king of Assyria and the glory of his high looks. |
| 13 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; fo | | 13 For he saith, By the strength of my hand and by my wisdom I have done these t |
| r I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed the | | hings; for I am prudent, and I have moved the borders of the people and have rob |
| ir treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: | | bed their treasures; and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man. |
| 14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathere | | 14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathere |
| th eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that mo | | th eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that mo |
| ved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped. | | ved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped. |
| 15 Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the sa | | 15 Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the sa |
| w magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself | | w magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself |
| against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it | | against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it |
| were no wood. | | were no wood. |
| 16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness | | 16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness |
| ; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire. | | ; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire. |
| 17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: an | | 17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: an |
| d it shall burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day; | | d it shall burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day; |
| 18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both so | | 18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both so |
| ul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth. | | ul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth. |
| 19 And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write | | 19 And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write |
| them. | | them. |
| 20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such a | | 20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such a |
| s are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smot | | s are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smot |
| e them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. | | e them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. |
n | 21 The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God. | n | 21 The remnant shall return, yea, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God |
| | | . |
| 22 For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them | | 22 For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them |
| shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness. | | shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness. |
n | 23 For the Lord GOD of hosts shall make a consumption, even determined, in the m | n | 23 For the Lord GOD of hosts shall make a consumption, even determined, in all t |
| idst of all the land. | | he land. |
| 24 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion | | 24 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion |
| , be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift | | , be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift |
| up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt. | | up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt. |
| 25 For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger | | 25 For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger |
| in their destruction. | | in their destruction. |
| 26 And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaugh | | 26 And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaugh |
| ter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he | | ter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he |
| lift it up after the manner of Egypt. | | lift it up after the manner of Egypt. |
| 27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away fr | | 27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away fr |
| om off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destr | | om off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destr |
| oyed because of the anointing. | | oyed because of the anointing. |
| 28 He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his | | 28 He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his |
| carriages: | | carriages: |
| 29 They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ram | | 29 They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ram |
| ah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled. | | ah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled. |
| 30 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O p | | 30 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O p |
| oor Anathoth. | | oor Anathoth. |
| 31 Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee. | | 31 Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee. |
| 32 As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the m | | 32 As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the m |
| ount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. | | ount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. |
| 33 Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the | | 33 Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the |
| high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled. | | high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled. |
| 34 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall | | 34 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall |
| fall by a mighty one. | | fall by a mighty one. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall | | 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall |
| grow out of his roots: | | grow out of his roots: |
| 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and under | | 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and under |
| standing, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fe | | standing, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fe |
| ar of the LORD; | | ar of the LORD; |
| 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shal | | 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shal |
| l not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of hi | | l not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of hi |
| s ears: | | s ears: |
| 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for th | | 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for th |
| e meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and | | e meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and |
| with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. | | with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. |
| 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdl | | 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdl |
| e of his reins. | | e of his reins. |
| 6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with t | | 6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with t |
| he kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little c | | he kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little c |
| hild shall lead them. | | hild shall lead them. |
| 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: | | 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: |
| and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. | | and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. |
| 8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child | | 8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child |
| shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. | | shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. |
| 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall b | | 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall b |
| e full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. | | e full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. |
| 10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensi | | 10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensi |
| gn of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. | | gn of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. |
| 11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again | | 11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again |
| the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from | | the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from |
| Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and fr | | Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and fr |
| om Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. | | om Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. |
| 12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcast | | 12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcast |
| s of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of | | s of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of |
| the earth. | | the earth. |
| 13 The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be | | 13 The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be |
| cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim. | | cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim. |
| 14 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; the | | 14 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; the |
| y shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand upon Edom and | | y shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand upon Edom and |
| Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them. | | Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them. |
| 15 And the LORD shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with h | | 15 And the LORD shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with h |
| is mighty wind shall he shake his hand over the river, and shall smite it in the | | is mighty wind shall he shake his hand over the river, and shall smite it in the |
| seven streams, and make men go over dryshod. | | seven streams, and make men go over dryshod. |
| 16 And there shall be an highway for the remnant of his people, which shall be l | | 16 And there shall be an highway for the remnant of his people, which shall be l |
| eft, from Assyria; like as it was to Israel in the day that he came up out of th | | eft, from Assyria; like as it was to Israel in the day that he came up out of th |
| e land of Egypt. | | e land of Egypt. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast a | | 1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast a |
| ngry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. | | ngry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. |
| 2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEH | | 2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEH |
| OVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. | | OVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. |
| 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. | | 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. |
| 4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his | | 4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his |
| doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. | | doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. |
| 5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all th | | 5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all th |
| e earth. | | e earth. |
| 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israe | | 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israe |
| l in the midst of thee. | | l in the midst of thee. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. | | 1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. |
n | 2 Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake t | n | 2 Lift ye up my banner upon the high mountain; exalt the voice unto them; shake |
| he hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. | | the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. |
| 3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for min | | 3 I have commanded my sanctified ones; I have also called my mighty ones, for mi |
| e anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. | | ne anger is not upon them that rejoice in my highness. |
| 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumult | | 4 The noise of the multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumu |
| uous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts muste | | ltuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mus |
| reth the host of the battle. | | tereth the hosts of the battle. |
| 5 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the w | | 5 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, yea, the LORD and the we |
| eapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land. | | apons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land. |
| 6 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction fr | | 6 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction fr |
| om the Almighty. | | om the Almighty. |
| 7 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt: | | 7 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt: |
| 8 And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shal | | 8 And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shal |
| l be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; th | | l be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; th |
| eir faces shall be as flames. | | eir faces shall be as flames. |
| 9 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to | | 9 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to |
| lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. | | lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. |
| 10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their l | | 10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their l |
| ight: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause | | ight: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause |
| her light to shine. | | her light to shine. |
| 11 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity | | 11 And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity |
| ; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the hau | | ; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the hau |
| ghtiness of the terrible. | | ghtiness of the terrible. |
| 12 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden we | | 12 I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden we |
| dge of Ophir. | | dge of Ophir. |
| 13 Therefore I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her pla | | 13 Therefore I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her pla |
| ce, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger. | | ce, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger. |
| 14 And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: they | | 14 And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: they |
| shall every man turn to his own people, and flee every one into his own land. | | shall every man turn to his own people, and flee every one into his own land. |
n | 15 Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined | n | 15 Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined |
| unto them shall fall by the sword. | | to the wicked shall fall by the sword. |
| 16 Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses | | 16 Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses |
| shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished. | | shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished. |
| 17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; | | 17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; |
| and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. | | and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. |
| 18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pi | | 18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pi |
| ty on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children. | | ty on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children. |
| 19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, s | | 19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, s |
| hall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. | | hall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. |
| 20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to | | 20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to |
| generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shephe | | generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shephe |
| rds make their fold there. | | rds make their fold there. |
| 21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full | | 21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full |
| of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. | | of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. |
n | 22 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dr | n | 22 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dr |
| agons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shal | | agons in their pleasant palaces; and her time is near to come, and her days shal |
| l not be prolonged. | | l not be prolonged; for I will destroy her speedily; yea, for I will be merciful |
| | | unto my people, but the wicked shall perish. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set the | | 1 For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set the |
| m in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall | | m in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall |
| cleave to the house of Jacob. | | cleave to the house of Jacob. |
n | 2 And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house o | n | 2 And the people shall take them and bring them to their place, yea, from far, u |
| f Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: | | nto the end of the earth; and they shall return to their land of promise. And th |
| and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule | | e house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and ha |
| over their oppressors. | | ndmaids; and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they s |
| | | hall rule over their oppressors. |
| 3 And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from t | | 3 And it shall come to pass in that day that the LORD shall give thee rest from |
| hy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made t | | thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made |
| o serve, | | to serve. |
| 4 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How | | 4 And it shall come to pass in that day that thou shalt take up this proverb aga |
| hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased! | | inst the king of Babylon and say, How hath the oppressor ceased, the golden city |
| | | ceased! |
| 5 The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers. | | 5 The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked and the sceptres of the rulers. |
| 6 He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the na | | 6 He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the na |
| tions in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth. | | tions in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth. |
| 7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. | | 7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing. |
n | 8 Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since t | n | 8 Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and also the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Si |
| hou art laid down, no feller is come up against us. | | nce thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us. |
| 9 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up | | 9 Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up |
| the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from | | the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from |
| their thrones all the kings of the nations. | | their thrones all the kings of the nations. |
| 10 All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art | | 10 All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art |
| thou become like unto us? | | thou become like unto us? |
| 11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm i | | 11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm i |
| s spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. | | s spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. |
| 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou | | 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou |
| cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! | | cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! |
| 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my | | 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my |
| throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregati | | throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregati |
| on, in the sides of the north: | | on, in the sides of the north: |
| 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. | | 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. |
| 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. | | 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. |
n | 16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, | n | 16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and shall consider thee, an |
| Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; | | d shall say, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake king |
| | | doms, |
| 17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that o | | 17 And made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof, and ope |
| pened not the house of his prisoners? | | ned not the house of his prisoners? |
| 18 All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in hi | | 18 All the kings of the nations, yea, all of them, lie in glory, every one of th |
| s own house. | | em in his own house. |
| 19 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raim | | 19 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch and the remnant |
| ent of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the st | | of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones |
| ones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet. | | of the pit as a carcase trodden under feet. |
| 20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy | | 20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy |
| land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned. | | land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned. |
n | 21 Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that th | n | 21 Prepare slaughter for his children, for the iniquities of their fathers, that |
| ey do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities | | they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cit |
| . | | ies. |
| 22 For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Ba | | 22 For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Ba |
| bylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD. | | bylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD. |
| 23 I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I w | | 23 I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I w |
| ill sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts. | | ill sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts. |
| 24 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it c | | 24 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it c |
| ome to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: | | ome to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: |
n | 25 That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him un | n | 25 That I will break the Assyrian in my land and upon my mountains tread him und |
| der foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from o | | erfoot; then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off |
| ff their shoulders. | | their shoulders. |
| 26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the ha | | 26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the ha |
| nd that is stretched out upon all the nations. | | nd that is stretched out upon all the nations. |
| 27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand | | 27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand |
| is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? | | is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? |
| 28 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden. | | 28 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden. |
| 29 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is | | 29 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is |
| broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fru | | broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fru |
| it shall be a fiery flying serpent. | | it shall be a fiery flying serpent. |
| 30 And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in saf | | 30 And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in saf |
| ety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. | | ety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. |
| 31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there sh | | 31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there sh |
| all come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times. | | all come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times. |
n | 32 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath f | n | 32 What shall then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath found |
| ounded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. | | ed Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought | | 1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought |
| to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to sile | | to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to sile |
| nce; | | nce; |
| 2 He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall ho | | 2 He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall ho |
| wl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every b | | wl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every b |
| eard cut off. | | eard cut off. |
| 3 In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on the tops of the | | 3 In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on the tops of the |
| ir houses, and in their streets, every one shall howl, weeping abundantly. | | ir houses, and in their streets, every one shall howl, weeping abundantly. |
| 4 And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz | | 4 And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz |
| : therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous | | : therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous |
| unto him. | | unto him. |
| 5 My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer | | 5 My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer |
| of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go | | of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go |
| it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. | | it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. |
| 6 For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the | | 6 For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the |
| grass faileth, there is no green thing. | | grass faileth, there is no green thing. |
| 7 Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, sh | | 7 Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, sh |
| all they carry away to the brook of the willows. | | all they carry away to the brook of the willows. |
| 8 For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto | | 8 For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto |
| Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim. | | Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim. |
| 9 For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dim | | 9 For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dim |
| on, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land. | | on, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto th | | 1 Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto th |
| e mount of the daughter of Zion. | | e mount of the daughter of Zion. |
| 2 For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daught | | 2 For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daught |
| ers of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. | | ers of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. |
| 3 Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of t | | 3 Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of t |
| he noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth. | | he noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth. |
| 4 Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the fac | | 4 Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the fac |
| e of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the opp | | e of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the opp |
| ressors are consumed out of the land. | | ressors are consumed out of the land. |
| 5 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in trut | | 5 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in trut |
| h in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteo | | h in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteo |
| usness. | | usness. |
n | 6 We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, | n | 6 We have heard of the pride of Moab, of his haughtiness and his pride, for he i |
| and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. | | s very proud, and his wrath, his lies, and all his evil works. |
| 7 Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations | | 7 Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations |
| of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. | | of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. |
| 8 For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the h | | 8 For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the h |
| eathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Ja | | eathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Ja |
| zer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they | | zer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they |
| are gone over the sea. | | are gone over the sea. |
| 9 Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will w | | 9 Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will w |
| ater thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer | | ater thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer |
| fruits and for thy harvest is fallen. | | fruits and for thy harvest is fallen. |
| 10 And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vi | | 10 And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vi |
| neyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders | | neyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders |
| shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to | | shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to |
| cease. | | cease. |
n | 11 Wherefore my bowels shall sound like an harp for Moab, and mine inward parts | n | 11 Wherefore, my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts |
| for Kir-haresh. | | for Kir-haresh. |
| 12 And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high pla | | 12 And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high pla |
| ce, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail. | | ce, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail. |
| 13 This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. | | 13 This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. |
n | 14 But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an | n | 14 But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a h |
| hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitud | | ireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned with all that great multitude; |
| e; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble. | | and the remnant shall be very small and feeble. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and | | 1 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and |
| it shall be a ruinous heap. | | it shall be a ruinous heap. |
| 2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie do | | 2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie do |
| wn, and none shall make them afraid. | | wn, and none shall make them afraid. |
| 3 The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and | | 3 The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and |
| the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, sai | | the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, sai |
| th the LORD of hosts. | | th the LORD of hosts. |
| 4 And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made t | | 4 And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made t |
| hin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean. | | hin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean. |
| 5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ear | | 5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ear |
| s with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Repha | | s with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Repha |
| im. | | im. |
| 6 Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two | | 6 Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two |
| or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost | | or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost |
| fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel. | | fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel. |
| 7 At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to | | 7 At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to |
| the Holy One of Israel. | | the Holy One of Israel. |
| 8 And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall resp | | 8 And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall resp |
| ect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. | | ect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. |
| 9 In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost b | | 9 In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost b |
| ranch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be des | | ranch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be des |
| olation. | | olation. |
| 10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindf | | 10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindf |
| ul of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and | | ul of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and |
| shalt set it with strange slips: | | shalt set it with strange slips: |
| 11 In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou m | | 11 In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou m |
| ake thy seed to flourish: but the harvest shall be a heap in the day of grief an | | ake thy seed to flourish: but the harvest shall be a heap in the day of grief an |
| d of desperate sorrow. | | d of desperate sorrow. |
| 12 Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the | | 12 Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the |
| seas; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of mi | | seas; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of mi |
| ghty waters! | | ghty waters! |
| 13 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke | | 13 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke |
| them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mount | | them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mount |
| ains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. | | ains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. |
| 14 And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is | | 14 And behold at eveningtide trouble; and before the morning he is not. This is |
| the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. | | the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: | | 1 Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: |
| 2 That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the wat | | 2 That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the wat |
| ers, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a peo | | ers, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a peo |
| ple terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, | | ple terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, |
| whose land the rivers have spoiled! | | whose land the rivers have spoiled! |
| 3 All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he li | | 3 All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he li |
| fteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. | | fteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. |
| 4 For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my d | | 4 For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my d |
| welling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat | | welling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat |
| of harvest. | | of harvest. |
| 5 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening | | 5 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening |
| in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take aw | | in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take aw |
| ay and cut down the branches. | | ay and cut down the branches. |
| 6 They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts | | 6 They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts |
| of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the e | | of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the e |
| arth shall winter upon them. | | arth shall winter upon them. |
n | 7 In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people s | n | 7 In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people s |
| cattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a | | cattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a |
| nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to | | nation meted out and trodden underfoot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to |
| the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. | | the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall com | | 1 The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall com |
| e into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the hea | | e into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the hea |
| rt of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it. | | rt of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it. |
| 2 And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every | | 2 And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every |
| one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city | | one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city |
| , and kingdom against kingdom. | | , and kingdom against kingdom. |
| 3 And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy th | | 3 And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy th |
| e counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to | | e counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to |
| them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. | | them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. |
| 4 And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce | | 4 And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce |
| king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts. | | king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts. |
| 5 And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and drie | | 5 And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and drie |
| d up. | | d up. |
| 6 And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be em | | 6 And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be em |
| ptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither. | | ptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither. |
| 7 The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sow | | 7 The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sow |
| n by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more. | | n by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more. |
| 8 The fishers also shall mourn, and all they that cast angle into the brooks sha | | 8 The fishers also shall mourn, and all they that cast angle into the brooks sha |
| ll lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish. | | ll lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish. |
| 9 Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be c | | 9 Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be c |
| onfounded. | | onfounded. |
| 10 And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make sluices and p | | 10 And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make sluices and p |
| onds for fish. | | onds for fish. |
| 11 Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of | | 11 Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of |
| Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, th | | Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, th |
| e son of ancient kings? | | e son of ancient kings? |
| 12 Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let t | | 12 Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let t |
| hem know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt. | | hem know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt. |
| 13 The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they | | 13 The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they |
| have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof. | | have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof. |
| 14 The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have c | | 14 The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have c |
| aused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vom | | aused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth in his vom |
| it. | | it. |
| 15 Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or | | 15 Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or |
| rush, may do. | | rush, may do. |
| 16 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear b | | 16 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear b |
| ecause of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it | | ecause of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it |
| . | | . |
| 17 And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh men | | 17 And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh men |
| tion thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of h | | tion thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of h |
| osts, which he hath determined against it. | | osts, which he hath determined against it. |
| 18 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Cana | | 18 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Cana |
| an, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction | | an, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction |
| . | | . |
| 19 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of E | | 19 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of E |
| gypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. | | gypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. |
| 20 And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the la | | 20 And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the la |
| nd of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the oppressors, and he | | nd of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the oppressors, and he |
| shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them. | | shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them. |
| 21 And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD i | | 21 And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the LORD i |
| n that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto | | n that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a vow unto |
| the LORD, and perform it. | | the LORD, and perform it. |
| 22 And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall re | | 22 And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall re |
| turn even to the LORD, and he shall be entreated of them, and shall heal them. | | turn even to the LORD, and he shall be entreated of them, and shall heal them. |
| 23 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyria | | 23 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyria |
| n shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall | | n shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall |
| serve with the Assyrians. | | serve with the Assyrians. |
| 24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a ble | | 24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a ble |
| ssing in the midst of the land: | | ssing in the midst of the land: |
| 25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and A | | 25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and A |
| ssyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance. | | ssyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sen | | 1 In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sen |
| t him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it; | | t him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it; |
| 2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loos | | 2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loos |
| e the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he d | | e the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he d |
| id so, walking naked and barefoot. | | id so, walking naked and barefoot. |
| 3 And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot th | | 3 And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot th |
| ree years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia; | | ree years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia; |
| 4 So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiop | | 4 So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiop |
| ians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncov | | ians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncov |
| ered, to the shame of Egypt. | | ered, to the shame of Egypt. |
| 5 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egy | | 5 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egy |
| pt their glory. | | pt their glory. |
| 6 And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our exp | | 6 And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our exp |
| ectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and | | ectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and |
| how shall we escape? | | how shall we escape? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
n | 1 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; | n | 1 The burden of the desert of the sea: As whirlwinds in the south pass through, |
| so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land. | | so it cometh from the desert, from the terrible land. |
| 2 A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth treacher | | 2 A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth treacher |
| ously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O Elam: besiege, O Media; all the sighin | | ously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O Elam: besiege, O Media; all the sighin |
| g thereof have I made to cease. | | g thereof have I made to cease. |
| 3 Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the | | 3 Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the |
| pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was | | pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was |
| dismayed at the seeing of it. | | dismayed at the seeing of it. |
| 4 My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he t | | 4 My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he t |
| urned into fear unto me. | | urned into fear unto me. |
| 5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and | | 5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and |
| anoint the shield. | | anoint the shield. |
| 6 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what | | 6 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what |
| he seeth. | | he seeth. |
| 7 And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a char | | 7 And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a char |
| iot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: | | iot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: |
| 8 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the | | 8 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the |
| daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights: | | daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights: |
| 9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he a | | 9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he a |
| nswered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her | | nswered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her |
| gods he hath broken unto the ground. | | gods he hath broken unto the ground. |
| 10 O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD | | 10 O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD |
| of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. | | of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. |
| 11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the nigh | | 11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the nigh |
| t? Watchman, what of the night? | | t? Watchman, what of the night? |
| 12 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire | | 12 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire |
| , inquire ye: return, come. | | , inquire ye: return, come. |
n | 13 The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelli | n | 13 The burden upon Arabia: In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelin |
| ng companies of Dedanim. | | g companies of Dedanim. |
| 14 The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, th | | 14 The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, th |
| ey prevented with their bread him that fled. | | ey prevented with their bread him that fled. |
| 15 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, a | | 15 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, a |
| nd from the grievousness of war. | | nd from the grievousness of war. |
n | 16 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of | n | 16 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of |
| an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail: | | a hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail; |
| 17 And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of K | | 17 And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of K |
| edar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it. | | edar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly | | 1 The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly |
| gone up to the housetops? | | gone up to the housetops? |
| 2 Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain men a | | 2 Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain men a |
| re not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle. | | re not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle. |
| 3 All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are | | 3 All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are |
| found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far. | | found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far. |
| 4 Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfo | | 4 Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfo |
| rt me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people. | | rt me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people. |
| 5 For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lor | | 5 For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lor |
| d GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying t | | d GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying t |
| o the mountains. | | o the mountains. |
| 6 And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered | | 6 And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered |
| the shield. | | the shield. |
| 7 And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest valleys shall be full of chariots | | 7 And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest valleys shall be full of chariots |
| , and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate. | | , and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate. |
| 8 And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to th | | 8 And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to th |
| e armour of the house of the forest. | | e armour of the house of the forest. |
| 9 Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and y | | 9 Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and y |
| e gathered together the waters of the lower pool. | | e gathered together the waters of the lower pool. |
| 10 And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken d | | 10 And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken d |
| own to fortify the wall. | | own to fortify the wall. |
| 11 Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but | | 11 Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but |
| ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fa | | ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fa |
| shioned it long ago. | | shioned it long ago. |
| 12 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, a | | 12 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, a |
| nd to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: | | nd to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: |
| 13 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, a | | 13 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, a |
| nd drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die. | | nd drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die. |
| 14 And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity s | | 14 And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity s |
| hall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts. | | hall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts. |
| 15 Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto | | 15 Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto |
| Shebna, which is over the house, and say, | | Shebna, which is over the house, and say, |
n | 16 What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a | n | 16 What hast thou here, and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a |
| sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that graveth | | sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high and that graveth |
| an habitation for himself in a rock? | | a habitation for himself in a rock? |
| 17 Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surel | | 17 Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surel |
| y cover thee. | | y cover thee. |
| 18 He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large country: | | 18 He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large country: |
| there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be the shame of | | there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be the shame of |
| thy lord's house. | | thy lord's house. |
| 19 And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee | | 19 And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee |
| down. | | down. |
| 20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim th | | 20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim th |
| e son of Hilkiah: | | e son of Hilkiah: |
| 21 And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and | | 21 And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and |
| I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inha | | I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inha |
| bitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah. | | bitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah. |
| 22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall o | | 22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall o |
| pen, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. | | pen, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. |
| 23 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorio | | 23 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorio |
| us throne to his father's house. | | us throne to his father's house. |
| 24 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspri | | 24 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspri |
| ng and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even | | ng and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even |
| to all the vessels of flagons. | | to all the vessels of flagons. |
| 25 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the | | 25 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the |
| sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon i | | sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon i |
| t shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it. | | t shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
| | | |
| 1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that | | 1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that |
| there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to th | | there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to th |
| em. | | em. |
| 2 Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that p | | 2 Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that p |
| ass over the sea, have replenished. | | ass over the sea, have replenished. |
| 3 And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenu | | 3 And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenu |
| e; and she is a mart of nations. | | e; and she is a mart of nations. |
| 4 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the se | | 4 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the se |
| a, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up youn | | a, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up youn |
| g men, nor bring up virgins. | | g men, nor bring up virgins. |
| 5 As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the repor | | 5 As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the repor |
| t of Tyre. | | t of Tyre. |
| 6 Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle. | | 6 Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle. |
| 7 Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet sha | | 7 Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet sha |
| ll carry her afar off to sojourn. | | ll carry her afar off to sojourn. |
| 8 Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants a | | 8 Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants a |
| re princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth? | | re princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth? |
| 9 The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to br | | 9 The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to br |
| ing into contempt all the honourable of the earth. | | ing into contempt all the honourable of the earth. |
n | 10 Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more st | n | 10 Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish; there is no more st |
| rength. | | rength in thee. |
| 11 He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath | | 11 He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath |
| given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds there | | given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds there |
| of. | | of. |
| 12 And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of | | 12 And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of |
| Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest. | | Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest. |
| 13 Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian foun | | 13 Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian foun |
| ded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, th | | ded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, th |
| ey raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin. | | ey raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin. |
| 14 Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your strength is laid waste. | | 14 Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your strength is laid waste. |
| 15 And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy y | | 15 And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy y |
| ears, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Ty | | ears, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Ty |
| re sing as an harlot. | | re sing as an harlot. |
n | 16 Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make s | n | 16 Take a harp; go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten; make sw |
| weet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. | | eet melody; sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered. |
| 17 And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that the LORD will | | 17 And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that the LORD will |
| visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and shall commit fornication with al | | visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and shall commit fornication with al |
| l the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth. | | l the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth. |
| 18 And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not | | 18 And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not |
| be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell befor | | be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell befor |
| e the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. | | e the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it u | | 1 Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it u |
| pside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof. | | pside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof. |
| 2 And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, | | 2 And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, |
| so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, s | | so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, s |
| o with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker o | | o with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker o |
| f usury, so with the giver of usury to him. | | f usury, so with the giver of usury to him. |
| 3 The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spok | | 3 The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spok |
| en this word. | | en this word. |
| 4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the | | 4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the |
| haughty people of the earth do languish. | | haughty people of the earth do languish. |
| 5 The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have tra | | 5 The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have tra |
| nsgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. | | nsgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. |
| 6 Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are d | | 6 Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are d |
| esolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left. | | esolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left. |
| 7 The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh. | | 7 The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh. |
| 8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy o | | 8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy o |
| f the harp ceaseth. | | f the harp ceaseth. |
| 9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them th | | 9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them th |
| at drink it. | | at drink it. |
| 10 The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may | | 10 The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may |
| come in. | | come in. |
| 11 There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of | | 11 There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of |
| the land is gone. | | the land is gone. |
| 12 In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction. | | 12 In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction. |
| 13 When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall | | 13 When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall |
| be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage | | be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage |
| is done. | | is done. |
| 14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, | | 14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, |
| they shall cry aloud from the sea. | | they shall cry aloud from the sea. |
| 15 Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of | | 15 Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of |
| Israel in the isles of the sea. | | Israel in the isles of the sea. |
| 16 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the r | | 16 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the r |
| ighteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dea | | ighteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dea |
| lers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very trea | | lers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very trea |
| cherously. | | cherously. |
| 17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. | | 17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. |
| 18 And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shal | | 18 And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shal |
| l fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be | | l fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be |
| taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations o | | taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations o |
| f the earth do shake. | | f the earth do shake. |
| 19 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is | | 19 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is |
| moved exceedingly. | | moved exceedingly. |
| 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a | | 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a |
| cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall | | cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall |
| , and not rise again. | | , and not rise again. |
| 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of | | 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of |
| the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth. | | the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth. |
| 22 And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, an | | 22 And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, an |
| d shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. | | d shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. |
| 23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of host | | 23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of host |
| s shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriousl | | s shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriousl |
| y. | | y. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 25 | | ## Chapter 25 |
| | | |
| 1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou h | | 1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou h |
| ast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. | | ast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. |
n | 2 For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin: a palace of s | n | 2 For thou hast made of a city, a heap; of a defenced city, a ruin; a palace of |
| trangers to be no city; it shall never be built. | | strangers to be no city; it shall never be built. |
| 3 Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible natio | | 3 Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible natio |
| ns shall fear thee. | | ns shall fear thee. |
| 4 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his dist | | 4 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his dist |
| ress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the ter | | ress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the ter |
| rible ones is as a storm against the wall. | | rible ones is as a storm against the wall. |
| 5 Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; even | | 5 Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; even |
| the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be b | | the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be b |
| rought low. | | rought low. |
| 6 And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of f | | 6 And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of f |
| at things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines | | at things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines |
| on the lees well refined. | | on the lees well refined. |
| 7 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all pe | | 7 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all pe |
| ople, and the veil that is spread over all nations. | | ople, and the veil that is spread over all nations. |
| 8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears fro | | 8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears fro |
| m off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all th | | m off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all th |
| e earth: for the LORD hath spoken it. | | e earth: for the LORD hath spoken it. |
| 9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, | | 9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, |
| and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad | | and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad |
| and rejoice in his salvation. | | and rejoice in his salvation. |
| 10 For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodd | | 10 For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodd |
| en down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill. | | en down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill. |
| 11 And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth | | 11 And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth |
| spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together | | spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together |
| with the spoils of their hands. | | with the spoils of their hands. |
| 12 And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, | | 12 And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, |
| and bring to the ground, even to the dust. | | and bring to the ground, even to the dust. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 26 | | ## Chapter 26 |
| | | |
| 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong cit | | 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong cit |
| y; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. | | y; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. |
| 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter | | 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter |
| in. | | in. |
| 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he | | 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he |
| trusteth in thee. | | trusteth in thee. |
| 4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength | | 4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength |
| : | | : |
| 5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low | | 5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low |
| ; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. | | ; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. |
| 6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the | | 6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the |
| needy. | | needy. |
| 7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of | | 7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of |
| the just. | | the just. |
| 8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire | | 8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire |
| of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. | | of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. |
| 9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me w | | 9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me w |
| ill I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants | | ill I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants |
| of the world will learn righteousness. | | of the world will learn righteousness. |
| 10 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in t | | 10 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in t |
| he land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of | | he land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of |
| the LORD. | | the LORD. |
| 11 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and | | 11 LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and |
| be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall de | | be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall de |
| vour them. | | vour them. |
| 12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works | | 12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works |
| in us. | | in us. |
n | 13 O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by the | n | 13 O LORD, our God, other lords besides thee have had dominion over us; but by t |
| e only will we make mention of thy name. | | hee only will we make mention of thy name. |
| 14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: t | | 14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: t |
| herefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to peri | | herefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to peri |
| sh. | | sh. |
| 15 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou | | 15 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou |
| art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth. | | art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth. |
| 16 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy ch | | 16 LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy ch |
| astening was upon them. | | astening was upon them. |
| 17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in | | 17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in |
| pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. | | pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. |
| 18 We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought for | | 18 We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought for |
| th wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inha | | th wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inha |
| bitants of the world fallen. | | bitants of the world fallen. |
| 19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake a | | 19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake a |
| nd sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the eart | | nd sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the eart |
| h shall cast out the dead. | | h shall cast out the dead. |
| 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: | | 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: |
| hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. | | hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. |
| 21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of th | | 21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of th |
| e earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall n | | e earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall n |
| o more cover her slain. | | o more cover her slain. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 27 | | ## Chapter 27 |
| | | |
| 1 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish lev | | 1 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish lev |
| iathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall s | | iathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall s |
| lay the dragon that is in the sea. | | lay the dragon that is in the sea. |
| 2 In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine. | | 2 In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine. |
| 3 I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will | | 3 I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will |
| keep it night and day. | | keep it night and day. |
| 4 Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I | | 4 Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I |
| would go through them, I would burn them together. | | would go through them, I would burn them together. |
| 5 Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he sh | | 5 Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he sh |
| all make peace with me. | | all make peace with me. |
| 6 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and | | 6 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and |
| bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. | | bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. |
| 7 Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain accordin | | 7 Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain accordin |
| g to the slaughter of them that are slain by him? | | g to the slaughter of them that are slain by him? |
| 8 In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his r | | 8 In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his r |
| ough wind in the day of the east wind. | | ough wind in the day of the east wind. |
| 9 By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the f | | 9 By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the f |
| ruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkst | | ruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkst |
| ones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. | | ones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. |
| 10 Yet the defenced city shall be desolate, and the habitation forsaken, and lef | | 10 Yet the defenced city shall be desolate, and the habitation forsaken, and lef |
| t like a wilderness: there shall the calf feed, and there shall he lie down, and | | t like a wilderness: there shall the calf feed, and there shall he lie down, and |
| consume the branches thereof. | | consume the branches thereof. |
| 11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women com | | 11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women com |
| e, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he th | | e, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he th |
| at made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them | | at made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them |
| no favour. | | no favour. |
| 12 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off from the | | 12 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off from the |
| channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by o | | channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by o |
| ne, O ye children of Israel. | | ne, O ye children of Israel. |
| 13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, | | 13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, |
| and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the | | and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the |
| outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at J | | outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at J |
| erusalem. | | erusalem. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 28 | | ## Chapter 28 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty | | 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty |
| is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are ov | | is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are ov |
| ercome with wine! | | ercome with wine! |
| 2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and | | 2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and |
| a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to | | a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to |
| the earth with the hand. | | the earth with the hand. |
| 3 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet: | | 3 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet: |
| 4 And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fa | | 4 And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fa |
| ding flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looket | | ding flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looket |
| h upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up. | | h upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up. |
| 5 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem | | 5 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem |
| of beauty, unto the residue of his people, | | of beauty, unto the residue of his people, |
| 6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength | | 6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength |
| to them that turn the battle to the gate. | | to them that turn the battle to the gate. |
| 7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the | | 7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the |
| way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swall | | way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swall |
| owed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in visio | | owed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in visio |
| n, they stumble in judgment. | | n, they stumble in judgment. |
| 8 For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place cle | | 8 For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place cle |
| an. | | an. |
| 9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? | | 9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? |
| them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. | | them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. |
| 10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line | | 10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line |
| upon line; here a little, and there a little: | | upon line; here a little, and there a little: |
| 11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. | | 11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. |
| 12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; a | | 12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; a |
| nd this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. | | nd this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. |
| 13 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon pre | | 13 But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon pre |
| cept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that th | | cept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that th |
| ey might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. | | ey might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. |
| 14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people w | | 14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people w |
| hich is in Jerusalem. | | hich is in Jerusalem. |
| 15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are w | | 15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are w |
| e at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not co | | e at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not co |
| me unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ou | | me unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ou |
| rselves: | | rselves: |
n | 16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a s | n | 16 Therefore, thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a |
| tone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believe | | stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; he that believe |
| th shall not make haste. | | th shall not make haste. |
| 17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and t | | 17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and t |
| he hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the h | | he hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the h |
| iding place. | | iding place. |
| 18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with he | | 18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with he |
| ll shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye sha | | ll shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye sha |
| ll be trodden down by it. | | ll be trodden down by it. |
| 19 From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning s | | 19 From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning s |
| hall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to under | | hall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to under |
| stand the report. | | stand the report. |
| 20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the cov | | 20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the cov |
| ering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. | | ering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. |
| 21 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the v | | 21 For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the v |
| alley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass hi | | alley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass hi |
| s act, his strange act. | | s act, his strange act. |
| 22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have h | | 22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have h |
| eard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole ea | | eard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole ea |
| rth. | | rth. |
| 23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. | | 23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. |
| 24 Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his | | 24 Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his |
| ground? | | ground? |
n | 25 When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches | n | 25 When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches |
| , and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barl | | , and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat, and the appointed bar |
| ey and the rie in their place? | | ley, and the rye in their place? |
| 26 For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him. | | 26 For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him. |
n | 27 For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither is a ca | n | 27 For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument; neither is a ca |
| rt wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a sta | | rtwheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staf |
| ff, and the cummin with a rod. | | f, and the cummin with a rod. |
| 28 Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing it, nor break it | | 28 Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing it, nor break it |
| with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it with his horsemen. | | with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it with his horsemen. |
| 29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, | | 29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, |
| and excellent in working. | | and excellent in working. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 29 | | ## Chapter 29 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! add ye year to year; let t | | 1 Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! add ye year to year; let t |
| hem kill sacrifices. | | hem kill sacrifices. |
n | 2 Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow: and it sha | n | 2 Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow; for thus h |
| ll be unto me as Ariel. | | ath the LORD said unto me, It shall be unto Ariel, |
| 3 And I will camp against thee round about, and will lay siege against thee with | | 3 That I, the Lord, will camp against her round about and will lay siege against |
| a mount, and I will raise forts against thee. | | her with a mount; and I will raise forts against her. |
| 4 And thou shalt be brought down, and shalt speak out of the ground, and thy spe | | 4 And she shall be brought down and shall speak out of the ground, and her speec |
| ech shall be low out of the dust, and thy voice shall be, as of one that hath a | | h shall be low out of the dust; and her voice shall be as of one that hath a fam |
| familiar spirit, out of the ground, and thy speech shall whisper out of the dust | | iliar spirit, out of the ground, and her speech shall whisper out of the dust. |
| . | | |
| 5 Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and the mult | | 5 Moreover, the multitude of her strangers shall be like small dust, and the mul |
| itude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be | | titude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff that passeth away; yea, it shall b |
| at an instant suddenly. | | e at an instant suddenly. |
| 6 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, | | 6 For they shall be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthqua |
| and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. | | ke, and great noise, with storm, and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. |
| 7 And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that f | | 7 And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that f |
| ight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of | | ight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of |
| a night vision. | | a night vision. |
n | 8 It shall even be as when an hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but h | n | 8 Yea, it shall be unto them even as unto a hungry man who dreameth; and behold, |
| e awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and, behold | | he eateth, but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or like unto a thirsty man wh |
| , he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appet | | o dreameth; and behold, he drinketh, but he awaketh, and behold, he is faint; an |
| ite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight against mount Zion | | d his soul hath appetite. Yea, even so shall the multitude of all the nations be |
| . | | that fight against mount Zion. |
| 9 Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not wi | | 9 For behold, all ye that do iniquity, stay yourselves and wonder; for ye shall |
| th wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. | | cry out and cry; yea, ye shall be drunken, but not with wine; ye shall stagger, |
| | | but not with strong drink. |
| 10 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath clos | | 10 For behold, the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep. For b |
| ed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. | | ehold, ye have closed your eyes, and ye have rejected the prophets and your rule |
| | | rs; and the seers hath he covered because of your iniquities. |
| 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is seale | | 11 And it shall come to pass that the LORD God shall bring forth unto you the wo |
| d, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and | | rds of a book; and they shall be the words of them which have slumbered. |
| he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: | | |
| 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pr | | 12 And behold, the book shall be sealed; and in the book shall be a revelation f |
| ay thee: and he saith, I am not learned. | | rom God, from the beginning of the world to the ending thereof. |
| 13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mou | | 13 Wherefore, because of the things which are sealed up, the things which are se |
| th, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, | | aled shall not be delivered in the day of the wickedness and abominations of the |
| and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: | | people. Wherefore, the book shall be kept from them. |
| 14 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, | | 14 But the book shall be delivered unto a man, and he shall deliver the words of |
| even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall peri | | the book, which are the words of those who have slumbered in the dust; and he s |
| sh, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. | | hall deliver these words unto another, but the words that are sealed he shall no |
| | | t deliver; neither shall he deliver the book. |
| 15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their w | | 15 For the book shall be sealed by the power of God, and the revelation which wa |
| orks are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? | | s sealed shall be kept in the book until the own due time of the LORD, that they |
| | | may come forth; for behold, they reveal all things from the foundation of the w |
| | | orld unto the end thereof. |
| 16 Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's c | | 16 And the day cometh that the words of the book which were sealed shall be read |
| lay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the th | | upon the housetops; and they shall be read by the power of Christ; and all thin |
| ing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? | | gs shall be revealed unto the children of men, which ever have been among the ch |
| | | ildren of men and which ever will be, even unto the end of the earth. |
| 17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitfu | | 17 Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom |
| l field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest? | | I have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes o |
| | | f none shall behold it, save it be that three witnesses shall behold it by the p |
| | | ower of God, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered; and they shall tes |
| | | tify to the truth of the book and the things therein. |
| 18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of th | | 18 And there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to th |
| e blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. | | e will of God, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men; for the L |
| | | ORD God hath said that the words of the faithful should speak, as it were, from |
| | | the dead. |
| 19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men sh | | 19 Wherefore, the LORD God will proceed to bring forth the words of the book; an |
| all rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. | | d in the mouth of as many witnesses as seemeth him good will he establish his wo |
| | | rd; and woe be unto him that rejecteth the word of God. |
| 20 For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and a | | 20 But behold, it shall come to pass that the LORD God shall say unto him to who |
| ll that watch for iniquity are cut off: | | m he shall deliver the book, Take these words which are not sealed and deliver t |
| | | hem to another, that he may show them unto the learned, saying, Read this, I pra |
| | | y thee. |
| 21 That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reprovet | | 21 And the learned shall say, Bring hither the book, and I will read them; and n |
| h in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought. | | ow because of the glory of the world and to get gain will they say this, and not |
| | | for the glory of God. And the man shall say, I cannot bring the book for it is |
| | | sealed. Then shall the learned say, I cannot read it. |
| 22 Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of | | 22 Wherefore, it shall come to pass that the LORD God will deliver again the boo |
| Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale. | | k and the words thereof to him that is not learned; and the man that is not lear |
| | | ned shall say, I am not learned. Then shall the LORD God say unto him, The learn |
| | | ed shall not read them, for they have rejected them; and I am able to do mine ow |
| | | n work; wherefore, thou shalt read the words which I shall give unto thee. |
| 23 But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, | | 23 Touch not the things which are sealed, for I will bring them forth in mine ow |
| they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear | | n due time; for I will show unto the children of men that I am able to do mine o |
| the God of Israel. | | wn work. |
| 24 They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that mur | | 24 Wherefore, when thou hast read the words which I have commanded thee and obta |
| mured shall learn doctrine. | | ined the witnesses which I have promised unto thee, then shalt thou seal up the |
| | | book again and hide it up unto me, that I may preserve the words which thou hast |
| | | not read until I shall see fit in mine own wisdom to reveal all things unto the |
| | | children of men. |
| | | 25 For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will show unto the wo |
| | | rld that I am the same yesterday, to day, and forever; and I work not among the |
| | | children of men, save it be according to their faith. |
| | | 26 And again it shall come to pass that the LORD shall say unto him that shall r |
| | | ead the words that shall be delivered him, Forasmuch as this people draw near un |
| | | to me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their |
| | | hearts far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precepts of men, t |
| | | herefore, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, yea, a marve |
| | | llous work and a wonder; for the wisdom of their wise and learned shall perish, |
| | | and the understanding of their prudent shall be hid. |
| | | 27 And woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD. And the |
| | | ir works are in the dark. And they say, Who seeth us and who knoweth us? And the |
| | | y also say, Surely, your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the |
| | | potter's clay. |
| | | 28 But behold, I will show unto them, saith the LORD of hosts, that I know all t |
| | | heir works. For shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? Or shall |
| | | the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? |
| | | 29 But behold, saith the LORD of hosts, I will show unto the children of men tha |
| | | t it is not yet a very little while and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful |
| | | field; and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest. |
| | | 30 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book; and the eyes of th |
| | | e blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness; and the meek also shall |
| | | increase, and their joy shall be in the LORD; and the poor among men shall rejoi |
| | | ce in the Holy One of Israel. |
| | | 31 For assuredly as the LORD liveth, they shall see that the terrible one is bro |
| | | ught to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are |
| | | cut off, and they that make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for h |
| | | im that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought. |
| | | 32 Therefore, thus saith the LORD who redeemed Abraham concerning the house of J |
| | | acob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed; neither shall his face now wax pale; but w |
| | | hen he seeth his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him, they shall |
| | | sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of |
| | | Israel. They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they th |
| | | at murmured shall learn doctrine. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 30 | | ## Chapter 30 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of | | 1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of |
| me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin | | me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin |
| to sin: | | to sin: |
| 2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen | | 2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen |
| themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! | | themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! |
| 3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the sh | | 3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the sh |
| adow of Egypt your confusion. | | adow of Egypt your confusion. |
| 4 For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes. | | 4 For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes. |
| 5 They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help n | | 5 They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help n |
| or profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. | | or profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. |
| 6 The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, f | | 6 The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, f |
| rom whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they | | rom whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they |
| will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures | | will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures |
| upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them. | | upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them. |
| 7 For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I crie | | 7 For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I crie |
| d concerning this, Their strength is to sit still. | | d concerning this, Their strength is to sit still. |
| 8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be | | 8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be |
| for the time to come for ever and ever: | | for the time to come for ever and ever: |
| 9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear | | 9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear |
| the law of the LORD: | | the law of the LORD: |
| 10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us ri | | 10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us ri |
| ght things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: | | ght things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: |
| 11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Isr | | 11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Isr |
| ael to cease from before us. | | ael to cease from before us. |
| 12 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, an | | 12 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, an |
| d trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon: | | d trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon: |
| 13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling o | | 13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling o |
| ut in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant. | | ut in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant. |
| 14 And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is broken i | | 14 And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is broken i |
| n pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting o | | n pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting o |
| f it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pi | | f it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pi |
| t. | | t. |
| 15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest sh | | 15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest sh |
| all ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye w | | all ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye w |
| ould not. | | ould not. |
| 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, | | 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, |
| We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift. | | We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift. |
n | 17 One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of five shall ye | n | 17 One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of five shall ye |
| flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign o | | flee till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain and as an ensign on |
| n an hill. | | a hill. |
| 18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and there | | 18 And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and there |
| fore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God | | fore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God |
| of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. | | of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. |
| 19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he | | 19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he |
| will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, | | will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, |
| he will answer thee. | | he will answer thee. |
| 20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of afflict | | 20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of afflict |
| ion, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eye | | ion, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eye |
| s shall see thy teachers: | | s shall see thy teachers: |
| 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk y | | 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk y |
| e in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. | | e in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. |
| 22 Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the orn | | 22 Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the orn |
| ament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cl | | ament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cl |
| oth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence. | | oth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence. |
| 23 Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground witha | | 23 Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground witha |
| l; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in | | l; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in |
| that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures. | | that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures. |
| 24 The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat clean pro | | 24 The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat clean pro |
| vender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan. | | vender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan. |
| 25 And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers | | 25 And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers |
| and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall. | | and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall. |
| 26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the ligh | | 26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the ligh |
| t of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the | | t of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the |
| LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound | | LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound |
| . | | . |
| 27 Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the | | 27 Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the |
| burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a | | burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a |
| devouring fire: | | devouring fire: |
| 28 And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the nec | | 28 And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the nec |
| k, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in | | k, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in |
| the jaws of the people, causing them to err. | | the jaws of the people, causing them to err. |
n | 29 Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and glad | n | 29 Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept, and glad |
| ness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LO | | ness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come unto the mountain of the LO |
| RD, to the mighty One of Israel. | | RD, to the Mighty One of Israel. |
| 30 And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the l | | 30 And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the l |
| ighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame o | | ighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame o |
| f a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones. | | f a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones. |
| 31 For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which sm | | 31 For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which sm |
| ote with a rod. | | ote with a rod. |
| 32 And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD shall | | 32 And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD shall |
| lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of shaking will | | lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of shaking will |
| he fight with it. | | he fight with it. |
| 33 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made | | 33 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made |
| it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LO | | it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LO |
| RD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. | | RD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 31 | | ## Chapter 31 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in c | | 1 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in c |
| hariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; b | | hariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; b |
| ut they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! | | ut they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! |
| 2 Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: bu | | 2 Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: bu |
| t will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them th | | t will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them th |
| at work iniquity. | | at work iniquity. |
| 3 Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit | | 3 Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit |
| . When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and | | . When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and |
| he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together. | | he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together. |
| 4 For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roa | | 4 For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roa |
| ring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he | | ring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he |
| will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so s | | will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so s |
| hall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill there | | hall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill there |
| of. | | of. |
| 5 As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he | | 5 As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he |
| will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. | | will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. |
| 6 Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted. | | 6 Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted. |
| 7 For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols o | | 7 For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols o |
| f gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin. | | f gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin. |
| 8 Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the swor | | 8 Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the swor |
| d, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and hi | | d, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and hi |
| s young men shall be discomfited. | | s young men shall be discomfited. |
| 9 And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be a | | 9 And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be a |
| fraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in J | | fraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in J |
| erusalem. | | erusalem. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 32 | | ## Chapter 32 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgmen | | 1 Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgmen |
| t. | | t. |
n | 2 And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tem | n | 2 And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind and a covert from the tempe |
| pest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a wear | | st, as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary |
| y land. | | land. |
| 3 And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear | | 3 And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear |
| shall hearken. | | shall hearken. |
| 4 The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the s | | 4 The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the s |
| tammerers shall be ready to speak plainly. | | tammerers shall be ready to speak plainly. |
| 5 The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be boun | | 5 The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be boun |
| tiful. | | tiful. |
n | 6 For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to p | n | 6 For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to p |
| ractise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul o | | ractice hypocrisy and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of |
| f the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. | | the hungry; and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. |
| 7 The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to dest | | 7 The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to dest |
| roy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. | | roy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. |
| 8 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. | | 8 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. |
| 9 Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give | | 9 Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give |
| ear unto my speech. | | ear unto my speech. |
| 10 Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage | | 10 Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage |
| shall fail, the gathering shall not come. | | shall fail, the gathering shall not come. |
| 11 Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, | | 11 Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, |
| and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins. | | and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins. |
| 12 They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vi | | 12 They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vi |
| ne. | | ne. |
| 13 Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the | | 13 Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the |
| houses of joy in the joyous city: | | houses of joy in the joyous city: |
n | 14 Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be lef | n | 14 Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the houses of the city shall be left d |
| t; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a pastu | | esolate; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a |
| re of flocks; | | pasture of flocks, |
| 15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a frui | | 15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a frui |
| tful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. | | tful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. |
| 16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the | | 16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the |
| fruitful field. | | fruitful field. |
| 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness | | 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness |
| quietness and assurance for ever. | | quietness and assurance for ever. |
| 18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, a | | 18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, a |
| nd in quiet resting places; | | nd in quiet resting places; |
| 19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a | | 19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a |
| low place. | | low place. |
| 20 Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet o | | 20 Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet o |
| f the ox and the ass. | | f the ox and the ass. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 33 | | ## Chapter 33 |
| | | |
| 1 Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherousl | | 1 Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherousl |
| y, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, t | | y, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, t |
| hou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, the | | hou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, the |
| y shall deal treacherously with thee. | | y shall deal treacherously with thee. |
n | 2 O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every | n | 2 O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee; be thou their arm every |
| morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble. | | morning, their salvation also in the time of trouble. |
| 3 At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up of thyself the n | | 3 At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up of thyself the n |
| ations were scattered. | | ations were scattered. |
n | 4 And your spoil shall be gathered like the gathering of the caterpiller: as the | n | 4 And your spoil shall be gathered like the gathering of the caterpillar; as the |
| running to and fro of locusts shall he run upon them. | | running to and fro of locusts shall he run upon them. |
| 5 The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgmen | | 5 The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgmen |
| t and righteousness. | | t and righteousness. |
| 6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of | | 6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of |
| salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. | | salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. |
| 7 Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall w | | 7 Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall w |
| eep bitterly. | | eep bitterly. |
| 8 The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant | | 8 The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant |
| , he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man. | | , he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man. |
| 9 The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon i | | 9 The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon i |
| s like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits. | | s like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits. |
| 10 Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up my | | 10 Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up my |
| self. | | self. |
| 11 Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, | | 11 Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, |
| shall devour you. | | shall devour you. |
| 12 And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they | | 12 And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they |
| be burned in the fire. | | be burned in the fire. |
| 13 Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowled | | 13 Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowled |
| ge my might. | | ge my might. |
| 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Wh | | 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Wh |
| o among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with ev | | o among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with ev |
| erlasting burnings? | | erlasting burnings? |
| 15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the ga | | 15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the ga |
| in of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth | | in of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth |
| his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; | | his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; |
| 16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: | | 16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: |
| bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. | | bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. |
| 17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that | | 17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that |
| is very far off. | | is very far off. |
n | 18 Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver | n | 18 Thine heart shall meditate in terror. Where is the scribe? where is the recei |
| ? where is he that counted the towers? | | ver? where is he that counted the towers? |
| 19 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou can | | 19 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou can |
| st perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand. | | st perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand. |
| 20 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a | | 20 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a |
| quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the sta | | quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the sta |
| kes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be bro | | kes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be bro |
| ken. | | ken. |
| 21 But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and strea | | 21 But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and strea |
| ms; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereb | | ms; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereb |
| y. | | y. |
| 22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he | | 22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he |
| will save us. | | will save us. |
| 23 Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they cou | | 23 Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they cou |
| ld not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take | | ld not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take |
| the prey. | | the prey. |
| 24 And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein sh | | 24 And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein sh |
| all be forgiven their iniquity. | | all be forgiven their iniquity. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 34 | | ## Chapter 34 |
| | | |
| 1 Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, an | | 1 Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, an |
| d all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it. | | d all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it. |
| 2 For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon all the | | 2 For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon all the |
| ir armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaught | | ir armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaught |
| er. | | er. |
| 3 Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come up out of their | | 3 Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come up out of their |
| carcases, and the mountains shall be melted with their blood. | | carcases, and the mountains shall be melted with their blood. |
| 4 And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled | | 4 And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled |
| together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf falleth o | | together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf falleth o |
| ff from the vine, and as a falling fig from the fig tree. | | ff from the vine, and as a falling fig from the fig tree. |
| 5 For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea | | 5 For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea |
| , and upon the people of my curse, to judgment. | | , and upon the people of my curse, to judgment. |
| 6 The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and w | | 6 The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and w |
| ith the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the L | | ith the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the L |
| ORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea. | | ORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea. |
n | 7 And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; a | n | 7 And the reem shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and t |
| nd their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. | | heir land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. |
| 8 For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of recompences for the | | 8 For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of recompences for the |
| controversy of Zion. | | controversy of Zion. |
| 9 And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into | | 9 And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into |
| brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch. | | brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch. |
| 10 It shall not be quenched night nor day; the smoke thereof shall go up for eve | | 10 It shall not be quenched night nor day; the smoke thereof shall go up for eve |
| r: from generation to generation it shall lie waste; none shall pass through it | | r: from generation to generation it shall lie waste; none shall pass through it |
| for ever and ever. | | for ever and ever. |
| 11 But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the rave | | 11 But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the rave |
| n shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and | | n shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and |
| the stones of emptiness. | | the stones of emptiness. |
| 12 They shall call the nobles thereof to the kingdom, but none shall be there, a | | 12 They shall call the nobles thereof to the kingdom, but none shall be there, a |
| nd all her princes shall be nothing. | | nd all her princes shall be nothing. |
n | 13 And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortress | n | 13 And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortress |
| es thereof: and it shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court for owls. | | es thereof; and it shall be a habitation of dragons and a court for owls. |
| 14 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the isl | | 14 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the isl |
| and, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest ther | | and, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest ther |
| e, and find for herself a place of rest. | | e, and find for herself a place of rest. |
| 15 There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under | | 15 There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under |
| her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with her mate. | | her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with her mate. |
n | 16 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, no | n | 16 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read the names written therein; no o |
| ne shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath g | | ne of these shall fail; none shall want their mate; for my mouth it hath command |
| athered them. | | ed, and my Spirit it hath gathered them. |
| 17 And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by | | 17 And I have cast the lot for them, and I have divided it unto them by line; th |
| line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they d | | ey shall possess it for ever; from generation to generation they shall dwell the |
| well therein. | | rein. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 35 | | ## Chapter 35 |
| | | |
| 1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert s | | 1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert s |
| hall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. | | hall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. |
| 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory | | 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory |
| of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they sha | | of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they sha |
| ll see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. | | ll see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. |
| 3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. | | 3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. |
| 4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God | | 4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God |
| will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you | | will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you |
| . | | . |
| 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be | | 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be |
| unstopped. | | unstopped. |
n | 6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for | n | 6 Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing; for i |
| in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. | | n the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. |
| 7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of wa | | 7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of wa |
| ter: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and | | ter: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and |
| rushes. | | rushes. |
n | 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of ho | n | 8 And an highway shall be there; for a way shall be cast up, and it shall be cal |
| liness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfa | | led the way of holiness. The unclean shall not pass over upon it; but it shall b |
| ring men, though fools, shall not err therein. | | e cast up for those who are clean; and the wayfaring men, though they are accoun |
| | | ted fools, shall not err therein. |
| 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall n | | 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall n |
| ot be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: | | ot be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: |
| 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and ev | | 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and ev |
| erlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow a | | erlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow a |
| nd sighing shall flee away. | | nd sighing shall flee away. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 36 | | ## Chapter 36 |
| | | |
| 1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib | | 1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib |
| king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them. | | king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them. |
| 2 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hez | | 2 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hez |
| ekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the hi | | ekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the hi |
| ghway of the fuller's field. | | ghway of the fuller's field. |
| 3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and | | 3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and |
| Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder. | | Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder. |
| 4 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great kin | | 4 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great kin |
| g, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? | | g, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? |
n | 5 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength | n | 5 I say, thy words are but vain when thou sayest, I have counsel and strength fo |
| for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? | | r war. Now, on whom dost thou trust that thou rebellest against me? |
| 6 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man | | 6 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man |
| lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to a | | lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to a |
| ll that trust in him. | | ll that trust in him. |
| 7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not he, whose high | | 7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not he, whose high |
| places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and to Jerus | | places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and to Jerus |
| alem, Ye shall worship before this altar? | | alem, Ye shall worship before this altar? |
| 8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and | | 8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and |
| I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders | | I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders |
| upon them. | | upon them. |
| 9 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master | | 9 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master |
| 's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen? | | 's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen? |
| 10 And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it? the LO | | 10 And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it? the LO |
| RD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it. | | RD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it. |
| 11 Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unt | | 11 Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unt |
| o thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us | | o thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us |
| in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall. | | in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall. |
| 12 But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak | | 12 But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak |
| these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they m | | these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they m |
| ay eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? | | ay eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? |
| 13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and | | 13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and |
| said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria. | | said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria. |
| 14 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able t | | 14 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able t |
| o deliver you. | | o deliver you. |
| 15 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely | | 15 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely |
| deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyr | | deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyr |
| ia. | | ia. |
| 16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreemen | | 16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreemen |
| t with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, an | | t with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, an |
| d every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cister | | d every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cister |
| n; | | n; |
| 17 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn a | | 17 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn a |
| nd wine, a land of bread and vineyards. | | nd wine, a land of bread and vineyards. |
| 18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any | | 18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any |
| of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of As | | of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of As |
| syria? | | syria? |
n | 19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? an | n | 19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and |
| d have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? | | have they delivered Samaria out of my hand? |
| 20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their lan | | 20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their lan |
| d out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand? | | d out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand? |
| 21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's comman | | 21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's comman |
| dment was, saying, Answer him not. | | dment was, saying, Answer him not. |
| 22 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebn | | 22 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebn |
| a the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their c | | a the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their c |
| lothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. | | lothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 37 | | ## Chapter 37 |
| | | |
| 1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, an | | 1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, an |
| d covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. | | d covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. |
| 2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and th | | 2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and th |
| e elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son | | e elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son |
| of Amoz. | | of Amoz. |
| 3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and | | 3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and |
| of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there | | of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there |
| is not strength to bring forth. | | is not strength to bring forth. |
| 4 It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of | | 4 It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of |
| Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the wo | | Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the wo |
| rds which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remn | | rds which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remn |
| ant that is left. | | ant that is left. |
| 5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. | | 5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. |
| 6 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the | | 6 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the |
| LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of | | LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of |
| the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. | | the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. |
| 7 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return t | | 7 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return t |
| o his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. | | o his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. |
| 8 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: f | | 8 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: f |
| or he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. | | or he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. |
| 9 And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to mak | | 9 And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to mak |
| e war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, | | e war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, |
| 10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in wh | | 10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in wh |
| om thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the ha | | om thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the ha |
| nd of the king of Assyria. | | nd of the king of Assyria. |
| 11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by d | | 11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by d |
| estroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered? | | estroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered? |
| 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, | | 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, |
| as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar | | as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar |
| ? | | ? |
n | 13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city | n | 13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city |
| of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? | | of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? |
| 14 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it | | 14 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it |
| : and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD | | : and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD |
| . | | . |
| 15 And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, | | 15 And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, |
| 16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art | | 16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art |
| the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heav | | the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heav |
| en and earth. | | en and earth. |
n | 17 Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and he | n | 17 Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see; and he |
| ar all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God. | | ar all the words of Sennacherib, which he hath sent to reproach the living God. |
| 18 Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and t | | 18 Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and t |
| heir countries, | | heir countries, |
| 19 And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work o | | 19 And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work o |
| f men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. | | f men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. |
| 20 Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms o | | 20 Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms o |
| f the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only. | | f the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only. |
| 21 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD G | | 21 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD G |
| od of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria | | od of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria |
| : | | : |
| 22 This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the d | | 22 This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the d |
| aughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of | | aughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of |
| Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee. | | Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee. |
| 23 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted | | 23 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted |
| thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel | | thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel |
| . | | . |
| 24 By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitud | | 24 By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitud |
| e of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Le | | e of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Le |
| banon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees the | | banon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees the |
| reof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carm | | reof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carm |
| el. | | el. |
| 25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up | | 25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up |
| all the rivers of the besieged places. | | all the rivers of the besieged places. |
| 26 Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of ancient times, that | | 26 Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of ancient times, that |
| I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay w | | I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay w |
| aste defenced cities into ruinous heaps. | | aste defenced cities into ruinous heaps. |
| 27 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confo | | 27 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confo |
| unded: they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass | | unded: they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass |
| on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. | | on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. |
| 28 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage agai | | 28 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage agai |
| nst me. | | nst me. |
| 29 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, there | | 29 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, there |
| fore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn | | fore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn |
| thee back by the way by which thou camest. | | thee back by the way by which thou camest. |
| 30 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of | | 30 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of |
| itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third | | itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third |
| year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. | | year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. |
| 31 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root d | | 31 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root d |
| ownward, and bear fruit upward: | | ownward, and bear fruit upward: |
n | 32 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mo | n | 32 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant; and they that escape out of Je |
| unt Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this. | | rusalem shall come up upon mount Zion; the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do th |
| | | is. |
| 33 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not co | | 33 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not co |
| me into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, no | | me into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, no |
| r cast a bank against it. | | r cast a bank against it. |
| 34 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into | | 34 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into |
| this city, saith the LORD. | | this city, saith the LORD. |
| 35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant | | 35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant |
| David's sake. | | David's sake. |
n | 36 Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians | n | 36 Then the angel of the LORD went forth and smote in the camp of the Assyrians |
| a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the mor | | a hundred and fourscore and five thousand; and when they who were left arose ear |
| ning, behold, they were all dead corpses. | | ly in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. |
| 37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at | | 37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at |
| Nineveh. | | Nineveh. |
n | 38 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, t | n | 38 And it came to pass, as he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch, his god, t |
| hat Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped | | hat Adrammelech and Sharezer, his sons, smote him with the sword; and they escap |
| into the land of Armenia: and Esar-haddon his son reigned in his stead. | | ed into the land of Armenia; and Esar-haddon, his son, reigned in his stead. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 38 | | ## Chapter 38 |
| | | |
| 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of | | 1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of |
| Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in o | | Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in o |
| rder: for thou shalt die, and not live. | | rder: for thou shalt die, and not live. |
| 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, | | 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, |
| 3 And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee | | 3 And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee |
| in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight | | in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight |
| . And Hezekiah wept sore. | | . And Hezekiah wept sore. |
| 4 Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, | | 4 Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, |
| 5 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I h | | 5 Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I h |
| ave heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fi | | ave heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fi |
| fteen years. | | fteen years. |
| 6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: | | 6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: |
| and I will defend this city. | | and I will defend this city. |
| 7 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this t | | 7 And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this t |
| hing that he hath spoken; | | hing that he hath spoken; |
n | 8 Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in th | n | 8 Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in th |
| e sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by wh | | e sundial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by whi |
| ich degrees it was gone down. | | ch degrees it was gone down. |
| 9 The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovere | | 9 The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovere |
| d of his sickness: | | d of his sickness: |
| 10 I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I | | 10 I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I |
| am deprived of the residue of my years. | | am deprived of the residue of my years. |
| 11 I said, I shall not see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living: I | | 11 I said, I shall not see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living: I |
| shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. | | shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. |
| 12 Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut | | 12 Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut |
| off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day ev | | off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day ev |
| en to night wilt thou make an end of me. | | en to night wilt thou make an end of me. |
| 13 I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from | | 13 I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from |
| day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. | | day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. |
| 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes | | 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes |
| fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. | | fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. |
n | 15 What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it: I sh | n | 15 What shall I say? He hath both spoken unto me and himself hath healed me. I s |
| all go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. | | hall go softly all my years, that I may not walk in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 16 O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my s | | 16 O Lord, thou who art the life of my spirit, in whom I live; so wilt thou reco |
| pirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live. | | ver me, and make me to live; and in all these things I will praise thee. |
| 17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul de | | 17 Behold, I had great bitterness instead of peace; but thou hast in love to my |
| livered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy | | soul saved me from the pit of corruption, for thou hast cast all my sins behind |
| back. | | thy back. |
| 18 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go | | 18 For the grave cannot praise thee; death cannot celebrate thee; they that go d |
| down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. | | own into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. |
| 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to | | 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to |
| the children shall make known thy truth. | | the children shall make known thy truth. |
| 20 The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringe | | 20 The LORD was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringe |
| d instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD. | | d instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD. |
| 21 For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaster u | | 21 For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaster u |
| pon the boil, and he shall recover. | | pon the boil, and he shall recover. |
| 22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of t | | 22 Hezekiah also had said, What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of t |
| he LORD? | | he LORD? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 39 | | ## Chapter 39 |
| | | |
| 1 At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent lette | | 1 At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent lette |
| rs and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was re | | rs and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was re |
| covered. | | covered. |
n | 2 And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious thing | n | 2 And Hezekiah was glad of them and shewed them the house of his precious things |
| s, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all | | , the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all t |
| the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was noth | | he house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothi |
| ing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. | | ng in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed him not. |
| 3 Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said | | 3 Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said |
| these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come | | these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come |
| from a far country unto me, even from Babylon. | | from a far country unto me, even from Babylon. |
| 4 Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All t | | 4 Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All t |
| hat is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I | | hat is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I |
| have not shewed them. | | have not shewed them. |
| 5 Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts: | | 5 Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts: |
| 6 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fat | | 6 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fat |
| hers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing | | hers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing |
| shall be left, saith the LORD. | | shall be left, saith the LORD. |
| 7 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they | | 7 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they |
| take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. | | take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. |
| 8 Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spo | | 8 Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spo |
| ken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days. | | ken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 40 | | ## Chapter 40 |
| | | |
| 1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. | | 1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. |
| 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accom | | 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accom |
| plished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD's hand | | plished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD's hand |
| double for all her sins. | | double for all her sins. |
| 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD | | 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD |
| , make straight in the desert a highway for our God. | | , make straight in the desert a highway for our God. |
| 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: | | 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: |
| and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: | | and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: |
| 5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it togeth | | 5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it togeth |
| er: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. | | er: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. |
| 6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and al | | 6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and al |
| l the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: | | l the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: |
| 7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth | | 7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth |
| upon it: surely the people is grass. | | upon it: surely the people is grass. |
| 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand fo | | 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand fo |
| r ever. | | r ever. |
| 9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jeru | | 9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jeru |
| salem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, | | salem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, |
| be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! | | be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! |
| 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for h | | 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for h |
| im: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. | | im: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. |
| 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his a | | 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his a |
| rm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young | | rm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young |
| . | | . |
| 12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven | | 12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven |
| with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed | | with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed |
| the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? | | the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? |
| 13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught | | 13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught |
| him? | | him? |
| 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path | | 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path |
| of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understandi | | of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understandi |
| ng? | | ng? |
| 15 Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small d | | 15 Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small d |
| ust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing. | | ust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing. |
| 16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for | | 16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for |
| a burnt offering. | | a burnt offering. |
| 17 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than | | 17 All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than |
| nothing, and vanity. | | nothing, and vanity. |
| 18 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? | | 18 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? |
| 19 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with | | 19 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with |
| gold, and casteth silver chains. | | gold, and casteth silver chains. |
| 20 He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will | | 20 He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will |
| not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that | | not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that |
| shall not be moved. | | shall not be moved. |
| 21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the begi | | 21 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the begi |
| nning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? | | nning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? |
| 22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants there | | 22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants there |
| of are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spread | | of are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spread |
| eth them out as a tent to dwell in: | | eth them out as a tent to dwell in: |
| 23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as va | | 23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as va |
| nity. | | nity. |
| 24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock | | 24 Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock |
| shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they sh | | shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they sh |
| all wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. | | all wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. |
| 25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. | | 25 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. |
| 26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bri | | 26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bri |
| ngeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of | | ngeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of |
| his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. | | his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. |
| 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD | | 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD |
| , and my judgment is passed over from my God? | | , and my judgment is passed over from my God? |
| 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, | | 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, |
| the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is | | the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is |
| no searching of his understanding. | | no searching of his understanding. |
| 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth st | | 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth st |
| rength. | | rength. |
| 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fal | | 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fal |
| l: | | l: |
| 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount | | 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount |
| up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, | | up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, |
| and not faint. | | and not faint. |
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| ## Chapter 41 | | ## Chapter 41 |
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| 1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: le | | 1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: le |
| t them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. | | t them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. |
| 2 Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave th | | 2 Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave th |
| e nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to | | e nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to |
| his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. | | his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. |
| 3 He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with | | 3 He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with |
| his feet. | | his feet. |
| 4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I th | | 4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I th |
| e LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. | | e LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. |
| 5 The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, an | | 5 The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, an |
| d came. | | d came. |
| 6 They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of | | 6 They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of |
| good courage. | | good courage. |
n | 7 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hamm | n | 7 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hamm |
| er him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fasten | | er him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the soldering; and he faste |
| ed it with nails, that it should not be moved. | | ned it with nails, that it should not be moved. |
| 8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraha | | 8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraha |
| m my friend. | | m my friend. |
| 9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the ch | | 9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the ch |
| ief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, an | | ief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, an |
| d not cast thee away. | | d not cast thee away. |
| 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will | | 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will |
| strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right h | | strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right h |
| and of my righteousness. | | and of my righteousness. |
| 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confoun | | 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confoun |
| ded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. | | ded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. |
| 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with | | 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with |
| thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. | | thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. |
| 13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; | | 13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; |
| I will help thee. | | I will help thee. |
| 14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the | | 14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the |
| LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. | | LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. |
| 15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou | | 15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou |
| shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as cha | | shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as cha |
| ff. | | ff. |
| 16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind sh | | 16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind sh |
| all scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Hol | | all scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Hol |
| y One of Israel. | | y One of Israel. |
| 17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faile | | 17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faile |
| th for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake t | | th for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake t |
| hem. | | hem. |
| 18 I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: | | 18 I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: |
| I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. | | I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. |
| 19 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, a | | 19 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, a |
| nd the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the bo | | nd the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the bo |
| x tree together: | | x tree together: |
| 20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the | | 20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the |
| hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it. | | hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it. |
| 21 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith th | | 21 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith th |
| e King of Jacob. | | e King of Jacob. |
| 22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the f | | 22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the f |
| ormer things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end o | | ormer things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end o |
| f them; or declare us things for to come. | | f them; or declare us things for to come. |
| 23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods | | 23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods |
| : yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. | | : yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. |
| 24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that | | 24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that |
| chooseth you. | | chooseth you. |
| 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of th | | 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of th |
| e sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, | | e sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, |
| and as the potter treadeth clay. | | and as the potter treadeth clay. |
| 26 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that | | 26 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that |
| we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none | | we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none |
| that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words. | | that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words. |
| 27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusale | | 27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusale |
| m one that bringeth good tidings. | | m one that bringeth good tidings. |
n | 28 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsel | n | 28 For I beheld, and there was no man, even among men; and there was no counsell |
| lor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word. | | or that, when I asked of them, could answer a word. |
| 29 Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are | | 29 Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are |
| wind and confusion. | | wind and confusion. |
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| ## Chapter 42 | | ## Chapter 42 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I ha | | 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I ha |
| ve put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. | | ve put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. |
| 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. | | 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. |
| 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: h | | 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: h |
| e shall bring forth judgment unto truth. | | e shall bring forth judgment unto truth. |
| 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: | | 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: |
| and the isles shall wait for his law. | | and the isles shall wait for his law. |
| 5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; | | 5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; |
| he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth | | he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth |
| breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: | | breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: |
| 6 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and wi | | 6 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and wi |
| ll keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gen | | ll keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gen |
| tiles; | | tiles; |
| 7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them t | | 7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them t |
| hat sit in darkness out of the prison house. | | hat sit in darkness out of the prison house. |
| 8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neith | | 8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neith |
| er my praise to graven images. | | er my praise to graven images. |
| 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: befor | | 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: befor |
| e they spring forth I tell you of them. | | e they spring forth I tell you of them. |
| 10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye t | | 10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye t |
| hat go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants | | hat go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants |
| thereof. | | thereof. |
| 11 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages t | | 11 Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages t |
| hat Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout fro | | hat Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout fro |
| m the top of the mountains. | | m the top of the mountains. |
| 12 Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. | | 12 Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. |
| 13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man | | 13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man |
| of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. | | of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. |
| 14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: no | | 14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: no |
| w will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. | | w will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. |
| 15 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will | | 15 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will |
| make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools. | | make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools. |
| 16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in p | | 16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in p |
| aths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crook | | aths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crook |
| ed things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. | | ed things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. |
| 17 They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in grave | | 17 They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in grave |
| n images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods. | | n images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods. |
| 18 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. | | 18 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. |
n | 19 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is bl | n | 19 For I will send my servant unto you who are blind, yea, a messenger to open t |
| ind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant? | | he eyes of the blind and unstop the ears of the deaf; |
| | | 20 And they shall be made perfect, notwithstanding their blindness, if they will |
| | | hearken unto the messenger, the LORD's servant. |
| 20 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth | | 21 Thou art a people, seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ea |
| not. | | rs to hear, but thou hearest not. |
| 21 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law | | 22 The LORD is not well pleased with such a people, but for his righteousness' s |
| , and make it honourable. | | ake he will magnify the law and make it honorable. |
| 22 But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes | | 23 Thou art a people robbed and spoiled; thine enemies, all of them, have snared |
| , and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; f | | thee in holes, and they have hid thee in prison houses; they have taken thee fo |
| or a spoil, and none saith, Restore. | | r a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore. |
| 23 Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time t | | 24 Who among them will give ear unto thee or hearken and hear thee for the time |
| o come? | | to come? And who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? Did not the |
| | | LORD, he against whom they have sinned? |
| 24 Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he a | | 25 For they would not walk in his ways; neither were they obedient unto his law; |
| gainst whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were th | | therefore, he hath poured upon them the fury of his anger and the strength of b |
| ey obedient unto his law. | | attle; and they have set them on fire round about; yet they knew not, and it bur |
| | | ned them; yet they laid it not to heart. |
| 25 Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of | | |
| battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned | | |
| him, yet he laid it not to heart. | | |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 43 | | ## Chapter 43 |
| | | |
| 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed the | | 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed the |
| e, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; | | e, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; |
| thou art mine. | | thou art mine. |
| 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the riv | | 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the riv |
| ers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shal | | ers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shal |
| t not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. | | t not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. |
| 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt f | | 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt f |
| or thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. | | or thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. |
| 4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have lo | | 4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have lo |
| ved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. | | ved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. |
| 5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather | | 5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather |
| thee from the west; | | thee from the west; |
| 6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my so | | 6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my so |
| ns from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; | | ns from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; |
| 7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, | | 7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, |
| I have formed him; yea, I have made him. | | I have formed him; yea, I have made him. |
| 8 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. | | 8 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. |
| 9 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who | | 9 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who |
| among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth th | | among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth th |
| eir witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is trut | | eir witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is trut |
| h. | | h. |
| 10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that | | 10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that |
| ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no | | ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no |
| God formed, neither shall there be after me. | | God formed, neither shall there be after me. |
| 11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. | | 11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. |
| 12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange | | 12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange |
| god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. | | god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. |
| 13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my | | 13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my |
| hand: I will work, and who shall let it? | | hand: I will work, and who shall let it? |
| 14 Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I h | | 14 Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I h |
| ave sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, | | ave sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, |
| whose cry is in the ships. | | whose cry is in the ships. |
| 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. | | 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. |
| 16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty | | 16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty |
| waters; | | waters; |
| 17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shal | | 17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shal |
| l lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as | | l lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as |
| tow. | | tow. |
| 18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. | | 18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. |
| 19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know i | | 19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know i |
| t? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. | | t? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. |
| 20 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I g | | 20 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I g |
| ive waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my peop | | ive waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my peop |
| le, my chosen. | | le, my chosen. |
| 21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. | | 21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. |
| 22 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O | | 22 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O |
| Israel. | | Israel. |
| 23 Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; neither has | | 23 Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; neither has |
| t thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an | | t thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an |
| offering, nor wearied thee with incense. | | offering, nor wearied thee with incense. |
| 24 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me wit | | 24 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me wit |
| h the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou | | h the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou |
| hast wearied me with thine iniquities. | | hast wearied me with thine iniquities. |
| 25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and | | 25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and |
| will not remember thy sins. | | will not remember thy sins. |
| 26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest | | 26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest |
| be justified. | | be justified. |
| 27 Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me. | | 27 Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me. |
| 28 Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob | | 28 Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob |
| to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. | | to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 44 | | ## Chapter 44 |
| | | |
| 1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: | | 1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: |
n | 2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will | n | 2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee and formed thee from the womb, which will h |
| help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. | | elp thee: Fear not, O Jacob, my servant, and thou, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. |
| 3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground | | 3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground |
| : I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: | | : I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: |
| 4 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. | | 4 And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. |
| 5 One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of | | 5 One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of |
| Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname hims | | Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname hims |
| elf by the name of Israel. | | elf by the name of Israel. |
n | 6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I | n | 6 Thus saith the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: |
| am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. | | I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God. |
| 7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, s | | 7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, s |
| ince I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall c | | ince I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall c |
| ome, let them shew unto them. | | ome, let them shew unto them. |
| 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have | | 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have |
| declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is n | | declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is n |
| o God; I know not any. | | o God; I know not any. |
| 9 They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable thi | | 9 They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable thi |
| ngs shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; | | ngs shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; |
| that they may be ashamed. | | that they may be ashamed. |
| 10 Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for nothin | | 10 Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for nothin |
| g? | | g? |
| 11 Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of men: l | | 11 Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of men: l |
| et them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall fear, and th | | et them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall fear, and th |
| ey shall be ashamed together. | | ey shall be ashamed together. |
| 12 The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with ha | | 12 The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with ha |
| mmers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his | | mmers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his |
| strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. | | strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. |
| 13 The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitt | | 13 The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitt |
| eth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after | | eth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after |
| the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the | | the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the |
| house. | | house. |
| 14 He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he stren | | 14 He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he stren |
| gtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the | | gtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the |
| rain doth nourish it. | | rain doth nourish it. |
n | 15 Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himsel | n | 15 Then shall it be for a man to burn; for he will take thereof and warm himself |
| f; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth | | ; yea, he kindleth it and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god and worshipeth it; |
| it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto. | | he maketh it a graven image and falleth down thereto. |
| 16 He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he ro | | 16 He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he ro |
| asteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am wa | | asteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am wa |
| rm, I have seen the fire: | | rm, I have seen the fire: |
n | 17 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth do | n | 17 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image; he falleth do |
| wn unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for | | wn unto it, and worshipeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me, for t |
| thou art my god. | | hou art my god. |
| 18 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they ca | | 18 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they ca |
| nnot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. | | nnot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. |
| 19 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understandi | | 19 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understandi |
| ng to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread up | | ng to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread up |
| on the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the r | | on the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the r |
| esidue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? | | esidue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? |
| 20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot d | | 20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot d |
| eliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? | | eliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? |
| 21 Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed th | | 21 Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed th |
| ee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. | | ee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. |
| 22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, th | | 22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, th |
| y sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. | | y sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. |
| 23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the e | | 23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the e |
| arth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: | | arth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: |
| for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. | | for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. |
| 24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I a | | 24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I a |
| m the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that | | m the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that |
| spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; | | spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; |
| 25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turne | | 25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turne |
| th wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; | | th wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; |
| 26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his me | | 26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his me |
| ssengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of | | ssengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of |
| Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: | | Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: |
| 27 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: | | 27 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: |
| 28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: ev | | 28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: ev |
| en saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation s | | en saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation s |
| hall be laid. | | hall be laid. |
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| ## Chapter 45 | | ## Chapter 45 |
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| 1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, | | 1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, |
| to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open befo | | to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open befo |
| re him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; | | re him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; |
| 2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in p | | 2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in p |
| ieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: | | ieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: |
| 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret pl | | 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret pl |
| aces, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am th | | aces, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am th |
| e God of Israel. | | e God of Israel. |
| 4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by | | 4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by |
| thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. | | thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. |
| 5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded the | | 5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded the |
| e, though thou hast not known me: | | e, though thou hast not known me: |
| 6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there i | | 6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there i |
| s none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. | | s none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. |
| 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LO | | 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LO |
| RD do all these things. | | RD do all these things. |
| 8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: | | 8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: |
| let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness sp | | let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness sp |
| ring up together; I the LORD have created it. | | ring up together; I the LORD have created it. |
| 9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the po | | 9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the po |
| tsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest | | tsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest |
| thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? | | thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? |
| 10 Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman | | 10 Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman |
| , What hast thou brought forth? | | , What hast thou brought forth? |
| 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things | | 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things |
| to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. | | to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. |
n | 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretc | n | 12 I have made the earth and created man upon it; I, even my hands, have stretch |
| hed out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. | | ed out the heavens, and all their hosts have I commanded. |
| 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he sha | | 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he sha |
| ll build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, sai | | ll build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, sai |
| th the LORD of hosts. | | th the LORD of hosts. |
| 14 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of | | 14 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of |
| the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: | | the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: |
| they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall | | they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall |
| down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is i | | down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is i |
| n thee; and there is none else, there is no God. | | n thee; and there is none else, there is no God. |
| 15 Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour. | | 15 Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour. |
| 16 They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to con | | 16 They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to con |
| fusion together that are makers of idols. | | fusion together that are makers of idols. |
| 17 But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall | | 17 But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall |
| not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. | | not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. |
| 18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the | | 18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the |
| earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed | | earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed |
| it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else. | | it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else. |
| 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto th | | 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto th |
| e seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare t | | e seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare t |
| hings that are right. | | hings that are right. |
| 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the | | 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the |
| nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and | | nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and |
| pray unto a god that cannot save. | | pray unto a god that cannot save. |
| 21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath d | | 21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath d |
| eclared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the | | eclared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the |
| LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is non | | LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is non |
| e beside me. | | e beside me. |
| 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and t | | 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and t |
| here is none else. | | here is none else. |
| 23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, an | | 23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, an |
| d shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. | | d shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. |
| 24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to | | 24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to |
| him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. | | him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. |
| 25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. | | 25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. |
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| ## Chapter 46 | | ## Chapter 46 |
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n | 1 Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the | n | 1 Bel boweth down; Nebo stoopeth; their idols were upon the beasts and upon the |
| cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. | | cattle; your carriages were heavy laden; they are a burden to the weary beast. |
| 2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but the | | 2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but the |
| mselves are gone into captivity. | | mselves are gone into captivity. |
| 3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, | | 3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, |
| which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: | | which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: |
| 4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I h | | 4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I h |
| ave made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. | | ave made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. |
| 5 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be li | | 5 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be li |
| ke? | | ke? |
| 6 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a g | | 6 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a g |
| oldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship. | | oldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship. |
| 7 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and | | 7 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and |
| he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, y | | he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, y |
| et can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble. | | et can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble. |
| 8 Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgres | | 8 Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgres |
| sors. | | sors. |
| 9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am | | 9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am |
| God, and there is none like me, | | God, and there is none like me, |
| 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that | | 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that |
| are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: | | are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: |
| 11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from | | 11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from |
| a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purp | | a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purp |
| osed it, I will also do it. | | osed it, I will also do it. |
| 12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness: | | 12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness: |
| 13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shal | | 13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shal |
| l not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory. | | l not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory. |
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| ## Chapter 47 | | ## Chapter 47 |
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| 1 Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the groun | | 1 Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the groun |
| d: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be ca | | d: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be ca |
| lled tender and delicate. | | lled tender and delicate. |
| 2 Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, unc | | 2 Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, unc |
| over the thigh, pass over the rivers. | | over the thigh, pass over the rivers. |
| 3 Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take ve | | 3 Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take ve |
| ngeance, and I will not meet thee as a man. | | ngeance, and I will not meet thee as a man. |
| 4 As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. | | 4 As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. |
| 5 Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for | | 5 Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for |
| thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms. | | thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms. |
| 6 I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them i | | 6 I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them i |
| nto thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very h | | nto thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very h |
| eavily laid thy yoke. | | eavily laid thy yoke. |
| 7 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these | | 7 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these |
| things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it. | | things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it. |
n | 8 Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carel | n | 8 Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carel |
| essly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not si | | essly, that sayest in thine heart, I am and none else besides me; I shall not si |
| t as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children: | | t as a widow; neither shall I know the loss of children; |
| 9 But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of ch | | 9 But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of ch |
| ildren, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the mul | | ildren, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the mul |
| titude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments. | | titude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments. |
n | 10 For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy w | n | 10 For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness; thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy w |
| isdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine hea | | isdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine hea |
| rt, I am, and none else beside me. | | rt, I am and none else besides me. |
| 11 Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riset | | 11 Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riset |
| h: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and | | h: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and |
| desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know. | | desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know. |
| 12 Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, w | | 12 Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, w |
| herein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, | | herein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, |
| if so be thou mayest prevail. | | if so be thou mayest prevail. |
| 13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, t | | 13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, t |
| he stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these t | | he stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these t |
| hings that shall come upon thee. | | hings that shall come upon thee. |
| 14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not de | | 14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not de |
| liver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm | | liver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm |
| at, nor fire to sit before it. | | at, nor fire to sit before it. |
| 15 Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, even thy merchants | | 15 Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, even thy merchants |
| , from thy youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none shall save th | | , from thy youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none shall save th |
| ee. | | ee. |
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| ## Chapter 48 | | ## Chapter 48 |
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| 1 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and ar | | 1 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and ar |
| e come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, an | | e come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, an |
| d make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. | | d make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. |
| 2 For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of | | 2 For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of |
| Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. | | Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. |
| 3 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out | | 3 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out |
| of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. | | of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. |
| 4 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy | | 4 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy |
| brow brass; | | brow brass; |
| 5 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I s | | 5 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I s |
| hewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven | | hewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven |
| image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. | | image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. |
| 6 Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee | | 6 Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee |
| new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. | | new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. |
| 7 They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when tho | | 7 They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when tho |
| u heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them. | | u heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them. |
| 8 Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine | | 8 Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine |
| ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and w | | ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and w |
| ast called a transgressor from the womb. | | ast called a transgressor from the womb. |
| 9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain f | | 9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain f |
| or thee, that I cut thee not off. | | or thee, that I cut thee not off. |
| 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the f | | 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the f |
| urnace of affliction. | | urnace of affliction. |
| 11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my na | | 11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my na |
| me be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. | | me be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. |
| 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I al | | 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I al |
| so am the last. | | so am the last. |
| 13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath | | 13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath |
| spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. | | spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. |
| 14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these t | | 14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these t |
| hings? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm | | hings? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm |
| shall be on the Chaldeans. | | shall be on the Chaldeans. |
| 15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he sh | | 15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he sh |
| all make his way prosperous. | | all make his way prosperous. |
| 16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the begi | | 16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the begi |
| nning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spir | | nning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spir |
| it, hath sent me. | | it, hath sent me. |
| 17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy | | 17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy |
| God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shoul | | God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shoul |
| dest go. | | dest go. |
n | 18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a | n | 18 Oh, that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as |
| river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: | | a river and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea; |
| 19 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the | | 19 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the |
| gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed from before | | gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed from before |
| me. | | me. |
| 20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing d | | 20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing d |
| eclare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD ha | | eclare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD ha |
| th redeemed his servant Jacob. | | th redeemed his servant Jacob. |
| 21 And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the wat | | 21 And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the wat |
| ers to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gus | | ers to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gus |
| hed out. | | hed out. |
| 22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. | | 22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 49 | | ## Chapter 49 |
| | | |
| 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath call | | 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath call |
| ed me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my nam | | ed me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my nam |
| e. | | e. |
| 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath h | | 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath h |
| e hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; | | e hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; |
| 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. | | 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. |
| 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and | | 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and |
| in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God. | | in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God. |
| 5 And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bri | | 5 And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bri |
| ng Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in | | ng Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in |
| the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. | | the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. |
| 6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up | | 6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up |
| the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give t | | the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give t |
| hee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end o | | hee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end o |
| f the earth. | | f the earth. |
| 7 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man | | 7 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man |
| despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shal | | despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shal |
| l see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithfu | | l see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithfu |
| l, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. | | l, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. |
| 8 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of | | 8 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of |
| salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a cove | | salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a cove |
| nant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate her | | nant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate her |
| itages; | | itages; |
| 9 That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, | | 9 That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, |
| Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in al | | Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in al |
| l high places. | | l high places. |
| 10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: | | 10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: |
| for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water sha | | for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water sha |
| ll he guide them. | | ll he guide them. |
| 11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. | | 11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. |
| 12 Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the | | 12 Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the |
| west; and these from the land of Sinim. | | west; and these from the land of Sinim. |
| 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O moun | | 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O moun |
| tains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his affl | | tains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his affl |
| icted. | | icted. |
| 14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. | | 14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. |
| 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on | | 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on |
| the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. | | the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. |
| 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continua | | 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continua |
| lly before me. | | lly before me. |
| 17 Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste s | | 17 Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste s |
| hall go forth of thee. | | hall go forth of thee. |
| 18 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves toget | | 18 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves toget |
| her, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee | | her, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee |
| with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. | | with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. |
| 19 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall | | 19 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall |
| even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed th | | even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed th |
| ee up shall be far away. | | ee up shall be far away. |
| 20 The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say | | 20 The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say |
| again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I ma | | again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I ma |
| y dwell. | | y dwell. |
| 21 Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have | | 21 Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have |
| lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who | | lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who |
| hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? | | hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? |
| 22 Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, an | | 22 Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, an |
| d set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, | | d set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, |
| and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. | | and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. |
n | 23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: | n | 23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers and their queens thy nursing mothers; |
| they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the d | | they shall bow down to thee with their faces toward the earth and lick up the du |
| ust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be a | | st of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD, for they shall not be as |
| shamed that wait for me. | | hamed that wait for me. |
| 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? | | 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? |
n | 25 But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, | n | 25 But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, |
| and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him th | | and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for the mighty God shall deliv |
| at contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. | | er his covenant people. For thus saith the LORD, I will contend with them that c |
| | | ontend with thee, and I will save thy children. |
| 26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall b | | 26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall b |
| e drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know tha | | e drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know tha |
| t I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. | | t I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 50 | | ## Chapter 50 |
| | | |
n | 1 Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I ha | n | 1 Yea, for thus saith the LORD, Have I put thee away, or have I cast thee off fo |
| ve put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for | | rever? For thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement? |
| your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mo | | To whom have I put thee away, or to which of my creditors have I sold you? Yea, |
| ther put away. | | to whom have I sold you? |
| 2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to ans | | 2 Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressio |
| wer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to d | | ns is your mother put away; wherefore, when I came there was no man; when I call |
| eliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: t | | ed there was none to answer. O house of Israel, is my hand shortened at all, tha |
| heir fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst. | | t it cannot redeem? Or have I no power to deliver? |
| 3 I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. | | 3 Behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea; I make their rivers a wilderness and th |
| | | eir fish to stink because the waters are dried up, and they die because of thirs |
| | | t. I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. |
| 4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how t | | 4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how t |
| o speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, h | | o speak a word in season unto thee, O house of Israel, when ye are weary. He wak |
| e wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. | | eth morning by morning; he waketh mine ear to hear as the learned. |
| 5 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned aw | | 5 The Lord GOD hath appointed mine ears, and I was not rebellious, neither turne |
| ay back. | | d away back. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked o |
| | | ff the hair. I hid not my face from shame and spitting, for the Lord GOD will he |
| | | lp me; therefore shall I not be confounded; therefore have I set my face like a |
| | | flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed; and the LORD is near, and he just |
| | | ifieth me. |
| 6 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair | | 6 Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? Let hi |
| : I hid not my face from shame and spitting. | | m come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth; for the Lord |
| | | God will help me; and all they which shall condemn me, behold, all they shall w |
| | | ax old as a garment, and the moth shall eat them up. |
| 7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore | | |
| have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. | | |
| 8 He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together | | |
| : who is mine adversary? let him come near to me. | | |
| 9 Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they | | |
| all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. | | |
| 10 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant | | 7 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, |
| , that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the | | that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the |
| LORD, and stay upon his God. | | LORD, and stay upon his God. |
| 11 Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: | | 8 Behold, all ye that kindleth fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks, |
| walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This s | | walk in the light of your fire and in the sparks which ye have kindled; this sha |
| hall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow. | | ll ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 51 | | ## Chapter 51 |
| | | |
n | 1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look | n | 1 Hearken unto me, ye that follow after righteousness; ye that seek the LORD, lo |
| unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digg | | ok unto the rock from whence ye were hewn and to the hole of the pit from whence |
| ed. | | ye are digged. |
| 2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him | | 2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him |
| alone, and blessed him, and increased him. | | alone, and blessed him, and increased him. |
| 3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he | | 3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he |
| will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; | | will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; |
| joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. | | joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. |
| 4 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall | | 4 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall |
| proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. | | proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. |
| 5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judg | | 5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judg |
| e the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust. | | e the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust. |
| 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the hea | | 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the hea |
| vens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, a | | vens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, a |
| nd they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be f | | nd they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be f |
| or ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. | | or ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. |
n | 7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my l | n | 7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart I have |
| aw; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. | | written my law; fear ye not the reproach of men; neither be ye afraid of their r |
| | | evilings. |
| 8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them lik | | 8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them lik |
| e wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation | | e wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation |
| to generation. | | to generation. |
| 9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient day | | 9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient day |
| s, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded t | | s, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded t |
| he dragon? | | he dragon? |
| 10 Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that | | 10 Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that |
| hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? | | hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? |
n | 11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Z | n | 11 Therefore, the redeemed of the LORD shall return and come with singing unto Z |
| ion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness an | | ion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; they shall obta |
| d joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. | | in gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. |
| 12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be af | | 12 I am he, yea, I am he that comforteth you. Behold, who art thou, that thou sh |
| raid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass | | ouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be |
| ; | | made as grass, |
| 13 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and | | 13 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and |
| laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day becaus | | laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day becaus |
| e of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the | | e of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the |
| fury of the oppressor? | | fury of the oppressor? |
| 14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die | | 14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die |
| in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. | | in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. |
| 15 But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD | | 15 But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD |
| of hosts is his name. | | of hosts is his name. |
n | 16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow o | n | 16 And I have put my words in thy mouth; and I have covered thee in the shadow o |
| f mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, | | f mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, |
| and say unto Zion, Thou art my people. | | and say unto Zion, Behold, thou art my people. |
| 17 Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the LORD | | 17 Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the LORD |
| the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and w | | the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and w |
| rung them out. | | rung them out. |
n | 18 There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; ne | n | 18 And there is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth |
| ither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath bro | | ; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath |
| ught up. | | brought up. |
| 19 These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, | | 19 These two sons are come unto thee; they shall be sorry for thee, thy desolati |
| and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee? | | on, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword. And by whom shall I comfort |
| | | thee? |
| 20 Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a wild bul | | 20 Thy sons have fainted save these two; they lie at the head of all the streets |
| l in a net: they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy God. | | as a wild bull in a net; they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of t |
| | | hy God. |
| 21 Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine: | | 21 Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine: |
| 22 Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his peop | | 22 Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his peop |
| le, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs | | le, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs |
| of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again: | | of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again: |
| 23 But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to | | 23 But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to |
| thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the gro | | thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the gro |
| und, and as the street, to them that went over. | | und, and as the street, to them that went over. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 52 | | ## Chapter 52 |
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| 1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Je | | 1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Je |
| rusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the un | | rusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the un |
| circumcised and the unclean. | | circumcised and the unclean. |
| 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself f | | 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself f |
| rom the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. | | rom the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. |
| 3 For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be r | | 3 For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be r |
| edeemed without money. | | edeemed without money. |
| 4 For thus saith the Lord GOD, My people went down aforetime into Egypt to sojou | | 4 For thus saith the Lord GOD, My people went down aforetime into Egypt to sojou |
| rn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause. | | rn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause. |
| 5 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away | | 5 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away |
| for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my n | | for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my n |
| ame continually every day is blasphemed. | | ame continually every day is blasphemed. |
n | 6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day | n | 6 Therefore, my people shall know my name; yea, in that day they shall know that |
| that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. | | I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I. |
| 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tiding | | 7 And then shall they say, How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him |
| s, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth sa | | that bringeth good tidings unto them, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good |
| lvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! | | tidings unto them of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy |
| | | God reigneth! |
| 8 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: | | 8 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: |
| for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion. | | for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion. |
| 9 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LOR | | 9 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LOR |
| D hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem. | | D hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem. |
| 10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all | | 10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all |
| the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. | | the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. |
| 11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye ou | | 11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye ou |
| t of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. | | t of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. |
| 12 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go be | | 12 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go be |
| fore you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward. | | fore you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward. |
| 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, an | | 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, an |
| d be very high. | | d be very high. |
n | 14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, an | n | 14 As many were astonished at thee, his visage was so marred more than any man, |
| d his form more than the sons of men: | | and his form more than the sons of men; |
| 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: | | 15 So shall he gather many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him; fo |
| for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had no | | r that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not |
| t heard shall they consider. | | heard shall they consider. |
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| ## Chapter 53 | | ## Chapter 53 |
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| 1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? | | 1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? |
| 2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry | | 2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry |
| ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no b | | ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no b |
| eauty that we should desire him. | | eauty that we should desire him. |
| 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grie | | 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grie |
| f: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed hi | | f: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed hi |
| m not. | | m not. |
| 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem hi | | 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem hi |
| m stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. | | m stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. |
| 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: | | 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: |
| the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. | | the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. |
| 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; a | | 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; a |
| nd the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. | | nd the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. |
| 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is bro | | 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is bro |
| ught as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so | | ught as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so |
| he openeth not his mouth. | | he openeth not his mouth. |
| 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generati | | 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generati |
| on? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of m | | on? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of m |
| y people was he stricken. | | y people was he stricken. |
| 9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because | | 9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because |
| he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. | | he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. |
| 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou sh | | 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou sh |
| alt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong h | | alt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong h |
| is days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. | | is days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. |
| 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowl | | 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowl |
| edge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities | | edge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities |
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| 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the | | 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the |
| spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he w | | spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he w |
| as numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made interc | | as numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made interc |
| ession for the transgressors. | | ession for the transgressors. |
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| ## Chapter 54 | | ## Chapter 54 |
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| 1 Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry al | | 1 Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry al |
| oud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the de | | oud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the de |
| solate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. | | solate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. |
| 2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thin | | 2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thin |
| e habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; | | e habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; |
| 3 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed sha | | 3 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed sha |
| ll inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. | | ll inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. |
| 4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou | | 4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou |
| shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and sha | | shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and sha |
| lt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. | | lt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. |
| 5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeeme | | 5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeeme |
| r the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. | | r the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. |
| 6 For the LORD hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a | | 6 For the LORD hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a |
| wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God. | | wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God. |
| 7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather | | 7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting k | | 8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting k |
| indness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer. | | indness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer. |
| 9 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters | | 9 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters |
| of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be w | | of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be w |
| roth with thee, nor rebuke thee. | | roth with thee, nor rebuke thee. |
n | 10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness sha | n | 10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness sha |
| ll not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, sait | | ll not depart from thee; neither shall the covenant of my people be removed, sai |
| h the LORD that hath mercy on thee. | | th the LORD that hath mercy on thee. |
| 11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay | | 11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay |
| thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. | | thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. |
| 12 And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all t | | 12 And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all t |
| hy borders of pleasant stones. | | hy borders of pleasant stones. |
| 13 And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peac | | 13 And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peac |
| e of thy children. | | e of thy children. |
| 14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression | | 14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression |
| ; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. | | ; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. |
n | 15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gat | n | 15 Behold, they shall surely gather together against thee, but not by me; whosoe |
| her together against thee shall fall for thy sake. | | ver shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. |
| 16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that | | 16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that |
| bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to des | | bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to des |
| troy. | | troy. |
| 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that sh | | 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that sh |
| all rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of th | | all rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of th |
| e servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. | | e servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. |
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| ## Chapter 55 | | ## Chapter 55 |
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| 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money | | 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money |
| ; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without | | ; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without |
| price. | | price. |
| 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for t | | 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for t |
| hat which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is g | | hat which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is g |
| ood, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. | | ood, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. |
| 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will | | 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will |
| make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. | | make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. |
| 4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander t | | 4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander t |
| o the people. | | o the people. |
| 5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew | | 5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew |
| not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One o | | not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One o |
| f Israel; for he hath glorified thee. | | f Israel; for he hath glorified thee. |
| 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: | | 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: |
| 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let | | 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let |
| him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for h | | him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for h |
| e will abundantly pardon. | | e will abundantly pardon. |
| 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith th | | 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith th |
| e LORD. | | e LORD. |
| 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your | | 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your |
| ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. | | ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. |
| 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thit | | 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thit |
| her, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give | | her, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give |
| seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: | | seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: |
| 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unt | | 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unt |
| o me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in | | o me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in |
| the thing whereto I sent it. | | the thing whereto I sent it. |
| 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and | | 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and |
| the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the fi | | the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the fi |
| eld shall clap their hands. | | eld shall clap their hands. |
| 13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier sha | | 13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier sha |
| ll come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everl | | ll come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everl |
| asting sign that shall not be cut off. | | asting sign that shall not be cut off. |
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| ## Chapter 56 | | ## Chapter 56 |
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| 1 Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is nea | | 1 Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is nea |
| r to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. | | r to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. |
| 2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; | | 2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; |
| that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any | | that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any |
| evil. | | evil. |
| 3 Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, spe | | 3 Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, spe |
| ak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the | | ak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the |
| eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree. | | eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree. |
| 4 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the | | 4 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the |
| things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; | | things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; |
| 5 Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a nam | | 5 Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a nam |
| e better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, th | | e better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, th |
| at shall not be cut off. | | at shall not be cut off. |
| 6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, | | 6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, |
| and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth th | | and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth th |
| e sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; | | e sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; |
| 7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house o | | 7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house o |
| f prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine | | f prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine |
| altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. | | altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. |
| 8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather o | | 8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather o |
| thers to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. | | thers to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. |
| 9 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. | | 9 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. |
| 10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they c | | 10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they c |
| annot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. | | annot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. |
| 11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds | | 11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds |
| that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, | | that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, |
| from his quarter. | | from his quarter. |
| 12 Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong | | 12 Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong |
| drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. | | drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. |
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| ## Chapter 57 | | ## Chapter 57 |
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| 1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are t | | 1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are t |
| aken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to co | | aken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to co |
| me. | | me. |
| 2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in | | 2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in |
| his uprightness. | | his uprightness. |
| 3 But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and | | 3 But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and |
| the whore. | | the whore. |
| 4 Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and dr | | 4 Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and dr |
| aw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood, | | aw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood, |
n | 5 Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children i | n | 5 Inflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children i |
| n the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? | | n the valleys under the clefts of the rocks? |
| 6 Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: | | 6 Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: |
| even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offerin | | even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offerin |
| g. Should I receive comfort in these? | | g. Should I receive comfort in these? |
| 7 Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest tho | | 7 Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest tho |
| u up to offer sacrifice. | | u up to offer sacrifice. |
| 8 Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou | | 8 Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou |
| hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged | | hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged |
| thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou | | thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou |
| sawest it. | | sawest it. |
| 9 And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, a | | 9 And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, a |
| nd didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell. | | nd didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell. |
| 10 Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is n | | 10 Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is n |
| o hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved. | | o hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved. |
| 11 And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast no | | 11 And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast no |
| t remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, | | t remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, |
| and thou fearest me not? | | and thou fearest me not? |
| 12 I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit th | | 12 I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit th |
| ee. | | ee. |
| 13 When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry th | | 13 When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry th |
| em all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall p | | em all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall p |
| ossess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; | | ossess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; |
| 14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling | | 14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling |
| block out of the way of my people. | | block out of the way of my people. |
| 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is | | 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is |
| Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite a | | Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite a |
| nd humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of | | nd humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of |
| the contrite ones. | | the contrite ones. |
| 16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spir | | 16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spir |
| it should fail before me, and the souls which I have made. | | it should fail before me, and the souls which I have made. |
| 17 For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, an | | 17 For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, an |
| d was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. | | d was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. |
| 18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore co | | 18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore co |
| mforts unto him and to his mourners. | | mforts unto him and to his mourners. |
| 19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to h | | 19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to h |
| im that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. | | im that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. |
| 20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters c | | 20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters c |
| ast up mire and dirt. | | ast up mire and dirt. |
| 21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. | | 21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 58 | | ## Chapter 58 |
| | | |
| 1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people the | | 1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people the |
| ir transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. | | ir transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. |
| 2 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righ | | 2 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righ |
| teousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordina | | teousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordina |
| nces of justice; they take delight in approaching to God. | | nces of justice; they take delight in approaching to God. |
| 3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we affl | | 3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we affl |
| icted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye | | icted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye |
| find pleasure, and exact all your labours. | | find pleasure, and exact all your labours. |
| 4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickednes | | 4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickednes |
| s: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high. | | s: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high. |
| 5 Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is | | 5 Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is |
| it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under hi | | it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under hi |
| m? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? | | m? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? |
| 6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to | | 6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to |
| undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break ever | | undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break ever |
| y yoke? | | y yoke? |
| 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that a | | 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that a |
| re cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and th | | re cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and th |
| at thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? | | at thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? |
| 8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring | | 8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring |
| forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LO | | forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LO |
| RD shall be thy rearward. | | RD shall be thy rearward. |
| 9 Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall | | 9 Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall |
| say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting f | | say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting f |
| orth of the finger, and speaking vanity; | | orth of the finger, and speaking vanity; |
| 10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; | | 10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; |
| then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday: | | then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday: |
| 11 And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, a | | 11 And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, a |
| nd make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a sprin | | nd make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a sprin |
| g of water, whose waters fail not. | | g of water, whose waters fail not. |
| 12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt r | | 12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt r |
| aise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repai | | aise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repai |
| rer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. | | rer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. |
| 13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my ho | | 13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my ho |
| ly day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and sh | | ly day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and sh |
| alt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor sp | | alt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor sp |
| eaking thine own words: | | eaking thine own words: |
| 14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride up | | 14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride up |
| on the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy fa | | on the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy fa |
| ther: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. | | ther: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 59 | | ## Chapter 59 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear | | 1 Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear |
| heavy, that it cannot hear: | | heavy, that it cannot hear: |
| 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins hav | | 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins hav |
| e hid his face from you, that he will not hear. | | e hid his face from you, that he will not hear. |
| 3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your li | | 3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your li |
| ps have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness. | | ps have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness. |
| 4 None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, an | | 4 None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, an |
| d speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. | | d speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. |
| 5 They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of the | | 5 They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of the |
| ir eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. | | ir eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. |
| 6 Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with | | 6 Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with |
| their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in t | | their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in t |
| heir hands. | | heir hands. |
| 7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thou | | 7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thou |
| ghts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths. | | ghts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths. |
| 8 The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they | | 8 The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they |
| have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. | | have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. |
| 9 Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait f | | 9 Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait f |
| or light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness. | | or light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness. |
| 10 We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we s | | 10 We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we s |
| tumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men. | | tumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men. |
| 11 We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but | | 11 We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but |
| there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us. | | there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us. |
| 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify again | | 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify again |
| st us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know th | | st us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know th |
| em; | | em; |
| 13 In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, | | 13 In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, |
| speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of | | speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of |
| falsehood. | | falsehood. |
| 14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for trut | | 14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for trut |
| h is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. | | h is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. |
| 15 Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: an | | 15 Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: an |
| d the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. | | d the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. |
| 16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: | | 16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: |
| therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustain | | therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustain |
| ed him. | | ed him. |
n | 17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon | n | 17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon |
| his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad wi | | his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing and was clad with |
| th zeal as a cloak. | | zeal as a cloak. |
| 18 According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, | | 18 According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, |
| recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence. | | recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence. |
| 19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the | | 19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the |
| rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the | | rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the |
| LORD shall lift up a standard against him. | | LORD shall lift up a standard against him. |
| 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgressi | | 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgressi |
| on in Jacob, saith the LORD. | | on in Jacob, saith the LORD. |
| 21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is u | | 21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is u |
| pon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of th | | pon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of th |
| y mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's se | | y mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's se |
| ed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. | | ed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 60 | | ## Chapter 60 |
| | | |
| 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon t | | 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon t |
| hee. | | hee. |
| 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people | | 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people |
| : but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. | | : but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. |
| 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy r | | 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy r |
| ising. | | ising. |
| 4 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, | | 4 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, |
| they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nurs | | they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nurs |
| ed at thy side. | | ed at thy side. |
| 5 Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enl | | 5 Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enl |
| arged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces | | arged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces |
| of the Gentiles shall come unto thee. | | of the Gentiles shall come unto thee. |
| 6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; | | 6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; |
| all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they sha | | all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they sha |
| ll shew forth the praises of the LORD. | | ll shew forth the praises of the LORD. |
| 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Neba | | 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Neba |
| ioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, | | ioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, |
| and I will glorify the house of my glory. | | and I will glorify the house of my glory. |
| 8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? | | 8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? |
| 9 Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring | | 9 Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring |
| thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the L | | thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the L |
| ORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. | | ORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. |
| 10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall min | | 10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall min |
| ister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy | | ister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy |
| on thee. | | on thee. |
| 11 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor | | 11 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor |
| night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their | | night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their |
| kings may be brought. | | kings may be brought. |
| 12 For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those | | 12 For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those |
| nations shall be utterly wasted. | | nations shall be utterly wasted. |
| 13 The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and t | | 13 The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and t |
| he box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the plac | | he box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the plac |
| e of my feet glorious. | | e of my feet glorious. |
| 14 The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and a | | 14 The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and a |
| ll they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; a | | ll they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; a |
| nd they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israe | | nd they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israe |
| l. | | l. |
| 15 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, | | 15 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, |
| I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. | | I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. |
| 16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of k | | 16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of k |
| ings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the m | | ings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the m |
| ighty One of Jacob. | | ighty One of Jacob. |
| 17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood b | | 17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood b |
| rass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exacto | | rass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exacto |
| rs righteousness. | | rs righteousness. |
| 18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within t | | 18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within t |
| hy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. | | hy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. |
| 19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the m | | 19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the m |
| oon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, | | oon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, |
| and thy God thy glory. | | and thy God thy glory. |
| 20 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for th | | 20 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for th |
| e LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be e | | e LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be e |
| nded. | | nded. |
| 21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, | | 21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, |
| the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. | | the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. |
n | 22 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the | n | 22 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the |
| LORD will hasten it in his time. | | LORD will hasten it in my time. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 61 | | ## Chapter 61 |
| | | |
| 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to pr | | 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to pr |
| each good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, t | | each good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, t |
| o proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that a | | o proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that a |
| re bound; | | re bound; |
| 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our G | | 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our G |
| od; to comfort all that mourn; | | od; to comfort all that mourn; |
| 3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, t | | 3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, t |
| he oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; t | | he oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; t |
| hat they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that | | hat they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that |
| he might be glorified. | | he might be glorified. |
| 4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolation | | 4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolation |
| s, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. | | s, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. |
| 5 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shal | | 5 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shal |
| l be your plowmen and your vinedressers. | | l be your plowmen and your vinedressers. |
| 6 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Minister | | 6 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Minister |
| s of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall | | s of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall |
| ye boast yourselves. | | ye boast yourselves. |
| 7 For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in t | | 7 For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in t |
| heir portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting | | heir portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting |
| joy shall be unto them. | | joy shall be unto them. |
| 8 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will di | | 8 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will di |
| rect their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. | | rect their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. |
| 9 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among th | | 9 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among th |
| e people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which | | e people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which |
| the LORD hath blessed. | | the LORD hath blessed. |
| 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he | | 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he |
| hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the rob | | hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the rob |
| e of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bri | | e of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bri |
| de adorneth herself with her jewels. | | de adorneth herself with her jewels. |
| 11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things | | 11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things |
| that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness a | | that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness a |
| nd praise to spring forth before all the nations. | | nd praise to spring forth before all the nations. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 62 | | ## Chapter 62 |
| | | |
| 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not | | 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not |
| rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation | | rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation |
| thereof as a lamp that burneth. | | thereof as a lamp that burneth. |
| 2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and tho | | 2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and tho |
| u shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. | | u shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. |
| 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diade | | 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diade |
| m in the hand of thy God. | | m in the hand of thy God. |
n | 4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be term | n | 4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be term |
| ed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the L | | ed Desolate; but thou shalt be called Delightful, and thy land Union; for the LO |
| ORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. | | RD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. |
| 5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the | | 5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy God marry thee; and as the |
| bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. | | bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. |
| 6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their | | 6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their |
| peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, | | peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, |
| 7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise i | | 7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise i |
| n the earth. | | n the earth. |
| 8 The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely | | 8 The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely |
| I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the s | | I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the s |
| tranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: | | tranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: |
| 9 But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they tha | | 9 But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they tha |
| t have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness. | | t have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness. |
| 10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, | | 10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, |
| cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. | | cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. |
| 11 Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the dau | | 11 Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the dau |
| ghter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and | | ghter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and |
| his work before him. | | his work before him. |
| 12 And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou | | 12 And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou |
| shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken. | | shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken. |
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n | 1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that i | n | 1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that i |
| s glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that s | | s glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I, that s |
| peak in righteousness, mighty to save. | | peak in righteousness, mighty to save. |
| 2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treade | | 2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treade |
| th in the winefat? | | th in the winefat? |
| 3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: | | 3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: |
| for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their bloo | | for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their bloo |
| d shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. | | d shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. |
| 4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come | | 4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come |
| . | | . |
| 5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none t | | 5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none t |
| o uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it uphe | | o uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it uphe |
| ld me. | | ld me. |
| 6 And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury | | 6 And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury |
| , and I will bring down their strength to the earth. | | , and I will bring down their strength to the earth. |
| 7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, | | 7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, |
| according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness towar | | according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness towar |
| d the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, | | d the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, |
| and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. | | and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. |
| 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was | | 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was |
| their Saviour. | | their Saviour. |
| 9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved | | 9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved |
| them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carrie | | them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carrie |
| d them all the days of old. | | d them all the days of old. |
| 10 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be t | | 10 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be t |
| heir enemy, and he fought against them. | | heir enemy, and he fought against them. |
| 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is h | | 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is h |
| e that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is h | | e that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is h |
| e that put his holy Spirit within him? | | e that put his holy Spirit within him? |
| 12 That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the | | 12 That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the |
| water before them, to make himself an everlasting name? | | water before them, to make himself an everlasting name? |
n | 13 That led them through the deep, as an horse in the wilderness, that they shou | n | 13 That led them through the deep, as a horse in the wilderness, that they shoul |
| ld not stumble? | | d not stumble? |
| 14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to r | | 14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to r |
| est: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name. | | est: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name. |
| 15 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of | | 15 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of |
| thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of | | thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of |
| thy mercies toward me? are they restrained? | | thy mercies toward me? are they restrained? |
| 16 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel a | | 16 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel a |
| cknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from | | cknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from |
| everlasting. | | everlasting. |
n | 17 O LORD, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart fr | n | 17 O LORD, why hast thou suffered us to err from thy ways and to harden our hear |
| om thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. | | t from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. |
| 18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversar | | 18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversar |
| ies have trodden down thy sanctuary. | | ies have trodden down thy sanctuary. |
| 19 We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy n | | 19 We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy n |
| ame. | | ame. |
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| 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the | | 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the |
| mountains might flow down at thy presence, | | mountains might flow down at thy presence, |
| 2 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make | | 2 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make |
| thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presen | | thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presen |
| ce! | | ce! |
| 3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the | | 3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the |
| mountains flowed down at thy presence. | | mountains flowed down at thy presence. |
n | 4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the | n | 4 For since the beginning of the world, men have not heard, nor perceived by the |
| ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for hi | | ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, besides thee, what he hath prepared for |
| m that waiteth for him. | | him that waiteth for him. |
| 5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember | | 5 Thou meetest him that worketh righteousness and rejoiceth him that remembereth |
| thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is conti | | thee in thy ways; in righteousness there is continuance, and such shall be save |
| nuance, and we shall be saved. | | d. |
| 6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy | | 6 But we have sinned; we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesse |
| rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have take | | s are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the |
| n us away. | | wind, have taken us away. |
| 7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take | | 7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take |
| hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because | | hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because |
| of our iniquities. | | of our iniquities. |
| 8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; an | | 8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; an |
| d we all are the work of thy hand. | | d we all are the work of thy hand. |
| 9 Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, se | | 9 Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, se |
| e, we beseech thee, we are all thy people. | | e, we beseech thee, we are all thy people. |
| 10 Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolatio | | 10 Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolatio |
| n. | | n. |
| 11 Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned u | | 11 Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned u |
| p with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste. | | p with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste. |
| 12 Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, | | 12 Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, |
| and afflict us very sore? | | and afflict us very sore? |
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n | 1 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me n | n | 1 I am found of them who seek after me; I give unto all them that ask of me; I a |
| ot: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. | | m not found of them that sought me not or that inquireth not after me. |
| 2 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh | | 2 I said unto my servant, Behold me; look upon me; I will send you unto a nation |
| in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; | | that is not called after my name, for I have spread out my hands all the day to |
| | | a people who walketh not in my ways; and their works are evil and not good, and |
| | | they walk after their own thoughts; |
| 3 A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth i | | 3 A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth i |
| n gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; | | n gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; |
n | 4 Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's f | n | 4 Which remain among the graves and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's fl |
| lesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels; | | esh and broth of abominable beasts, and pollute their vessels, |
| 5 Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. T | | 5 Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. T |
| hese are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day. | | hese are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day. |
| 6 Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, | | 6 Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, |
| even recompense into their bosom, | | even recompense into their bosom, |
| 7 Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, | | 7 Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, |
| which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: | | which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: |
| therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom. | | therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom. |
n | 8 Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, D | n | 8 Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, D |
| estroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, tha | | estroy it not, for a blessing is in it; so will I do for my servants' sake, that |
| t I may not destroy them all. | | I may not destroy them all. |
| 9 And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of m | | 9 And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of m |
| y mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there. | | y mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there. |
| 10 And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the | | 10 And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the |
| herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. | | herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. |
| 11 But ye are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that pre | | 11 But ye are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that pre |
| pare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that numbe | | pare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that numbe |
| r. | | r. |
| 12 Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the sl | | 12 Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the sl |
| aughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear | | aughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear |
| ; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not. | | ; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not. |
| 13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shal | | 13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shal |
| l be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, m | | l be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, m |
| y servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: | | y servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: |
| 14 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow | | 14 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow |
| of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit. | | of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit. |
| 15 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD sha | | 15 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD sha |
| ll slay thee, and call his servants by another name: | | ll slay thee, and call his servants by another name: |
| 16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of t | | 16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of t |
| ruth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because | | ruth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because |
| the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. | | the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. |
| 17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not b | | 17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not b |
| e remembered, nor come into mind. | | e remembered, nor come into mind. |
| 18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I cr | | 18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I cr |
| eate Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. | | eate Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. |
| 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weepi | | 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weepi |
| ng shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. | | ng shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. |
t | 20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not | t | 20 In those days there shall be no more thence an infant of days nor an old man |
| filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner b | | that hath not filled his days; for the child shall not die but shall live to be |
| eing an hundred years old shall be accursed. | | a hundred years old; but the sinner, living to be a hundred years old, shall be |
| | | accursed. |
| 21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards | | 21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards |
| , and eat the fruit of them. | | , and eat the fruit of them. |
| 22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another | | 22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another |
| eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall l | | eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall l |
| ong enjoy the work of their hands. | | ong enjoy the work of their hands. |
| 23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the | | 23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the |
| seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. | | seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. |
| 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while th | | 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while th |
| ey are yet speaking, I will hear. | | ey are yet speaking, I will hear. |
| 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like | | 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like |
| the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destr | | the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destr |
| oy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD. | | oy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD. |
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| 1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: w | | 1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: w |
| here is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? | | here is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? |
| 2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, sait | | 2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, sait |
| h the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contr | | h the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contr |
| ite spirit, and trembleth at my word. | | ite spirit, and trembleth at my word. |
| 3 He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as i | | 3 He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as i |
| f he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine' | | f he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine' |
| s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chose | | s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chose |
| n their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. | | n their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. |
| 4 I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; beca | | 4 I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; beca |
| use when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they di | | use when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they di |
| d evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. | | d evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. |
| 5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; your brethren that hat | | 5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; your brethren that hat |
| ed you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: b | | ed you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: b |
| ut he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. | | ut he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. |
| 6 A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD t | | 6 A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD t |
| hat rendereth recompence to his enemies. | | hat rendereth recompence to his enemies. |
| 7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was deliver | | 7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was deliver |
| ed of a man child. | | ed of a man child. |
| 8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be mad | | 8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be mad |
| e to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Z | | e to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Z |
| ion travailed, she brought forth her children. | | ion travailed, she brought forth her children. |
| 9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shal | | 9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shal |
| l I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God. | | l I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God. |
| 10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoic | | 10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoic |
| e for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: | | e for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: |
| 11 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that | | 11 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that |
| ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. | | ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. |
| 12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and | | 12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and |
| the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall b | | the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall b |
| e borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. | | e borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. |
| 13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be com | | 13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be com |
| forted in Jerusalem. | | forted in Jerusalem. |
| 14 And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish | | 14 And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish |
| like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and | | like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and |
| his indignation toward his enemies. | | his indignation toward his enemies. |
| 15 For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirl | | 15 For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirl |
| wind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. | | wind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. |
| 16 For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slai | | 16 For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slai |
| n of the LORD shall be many. | | n of the LORD shall be many. |
| 17 They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind on | | 17 They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind on |
| e tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, s | | e tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, s |
| hall be consumed together, saith the LORD. | | hall be consumed together, saith the LORD. |
| 18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather | | 18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather |
| all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. | | all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. |
| 19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them u | | 19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them u |
| nto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Jav | | nto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Jav |
| an, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glo | | an, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glo |
| ry; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. | | ry; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. |
| 20 And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of a | | 20 And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of a |
| ll nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upo | | ll nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upo |
| n swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children o | | n swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children o |
| f Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD. | | f Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD. |
| 21 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD. | | 21 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD. |
| 22 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain bef | | 22 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain bef |
| ore me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. | | ore me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. |
| 23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sa | | 23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sa |
| bbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD. | | bbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD. |
| 24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have tran | | 24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have tran |
| sgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be q | | sgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be q |
| uenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. | | uenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. |
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