But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations.

Joy and happiness disappear from the orchards, and in the vineyards no one rejoices or shouts; no one treads out juice in the wine vats – I have brought the joyful shouts to an end.

When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.

You did not bring me lambs for your burnt offerings; you did not honor me with your sacrifices. I did not burden you with offerings; I did not make you weary by demanding incense.

Disaster will overtake you; you will not know how to charm it away. Destruction will fall on you; you will not be able to appease it. Calamity will strike you suddenly, before you recognize it.

Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for him.

An ox recognizes its owner, a donkey recognizes where its owner puts its food; but Israel does not recognize me, my people do not understand.”

The people did not return to the one who struck them, they did not seek reconciliation with the Lord who commands armies.

Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?

Their arrows will cut young men to ribbons; they have no compassion on a person’s offspring, they will not look with pity on children.

A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.

Indeed Sheol does not give you thanks; death does not praise you. Those who descend into the pit do not anticipate your faithfulness.

A crushed reed he will not break, a dim wick he will not extinguish; he will faithfully make just decrees.

I am bringing my deliverance near, it is not far away; I am bringing my salvation near, it does not wait. I will save Zion; I will adorn Israel with my splendor.”

The sovereign Lord has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.

We existed from ancient times, but you did not rule over them, they were not your subjects.

who led them through the deep water? Like a horse running on flat land they did not stumble.

Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; I consider your incense detestable! You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations, but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations!

Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.