“By my strong hand I have accomplished this,
by my strategy that I devised.
I invaded the territory of nations,
and looted their storehouses.
Like a mighty conqueror,
10:14 My hand discovered the wealth of the nations, as if it were in a nest,
as one gathers up abandoned eggs,
I gathered up the whole earth.
There was no wing flapping,
or open mouth chirping.”
10:1 Those who enact unjust policies are as good as dead,
those who are always instituting unfair regulations,
17:10 For you ignore
you pay no attention to your strong protector.
So this is what happens:
You cultivate beautiful plants
and plant exotic vines.
17:1 Here is a message about Damascus:
“Look, Damascus is no longer a city,
it is a heap of ruins!
17:2 The cities of Aroer are abandoned.
They will be used for herds,
which will lie down there in peace.
18:1 The land of buzzing wings is as good as dead,
the one beyond the rivers of Cush,
18:1 The land of buzzing wings is as good as dead,
the one beyond the rivers of Cush,
10:5 He is secure at all times.
He has no regard for your commands;
he disdains all his enemies.