My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent!

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

Permit no sleep to your eyes or slumber to your eyelids.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

Do not crave that ruler’s delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

The Lord again spoke to Ahaz:

When King Hezekiah’s servants came to Isaiah,

Hezekiah prayed before the Lord:

The Lord told Isaiah,

Then the Lord spoke to Jeremiah.

The Lord answered Jeremiah.

The Lord spoke further to Jeremiah.

The Lord spoke still further to Jeremiah.

Then the Lord spoke to Jeremiah.

“Call for archers to come against Babylon! Summon against her all who draw the bow! Set up camp all around the city! Do not allow anyone to escape! Pay her back for what she has done. Do to her what she has done to others. For she has proudly defied me, the Holy One of Israel.

You came near on the day I called to you; you said, “Do not fear!”

But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words – even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions – do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!