Stop trusting in human beings, whose life’s breath is in their nostrils. For why should they be given special consideration?

At that time the sovereign master will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, neck ornaments, crescent shaped ornaments,

At that time a man will keep alive a young cow from the herd and a couple of goats.

At that time you will say: “I praise you, O Lord, for even though you were angry with me, your anger subsided, and you consoled me.

“At that time Jacob’s splendor will be greatly diminished, and he will become skin and bones.

At that time men will trust in their creator; they will depend on the Holy One of Israel.

At that time there will be an altar for the Lord in the middle of the land of Egypt, as well as a sacred pillar dedicated to the Lord at its border.

At that time Israel will be the third member of the group, along with Egypt and Assyria, and will be a recipient of blessing in the earth.

They removed the defenses of Judah. At that time you looked for the weapons in the House of the Forest.

At that time the sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, called for weeping and mourning, for shaved heads and sackcloth.

At that time the Lord who commands armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people.

At that time the deaf will be able to hear words read from a scroll, and the eyes of the blind will be able to see through deep darkness.

For these are rebellious people – they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the Lord’s law.

He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.

For the Lord, our ruler, the Lord, our commander, the Lord, our king – he will deliver us.

They were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, “Don’t respond to him.”

What can I say? He has decreed and acted. I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.

The living person, the living person, he gives you thanks, as I do today. A father tells his sons about your faithfulness.

I am the Lord! That is my name! I will not share my glory with anyone else, or the praise due me with idols.