He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.

He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.

He did evil in the sight of the Lord as his ancestors had done.

He did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Jehoiakim had done.

The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.

In the most holy place he made two images of cherubim and plated them with gold.

He built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

During his time of trouble King Ahaz was even more unfaithful to the Lord.

All these had taken foreign wives, and some of them also had children by these women.

My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

a hidden path no bird of prey knows – no falcon’s eye has spotted it.

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

You have become cruel to me; with the strength of your hand you attack me.

If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him –

“Yes, God is great – beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.

You know, for you were born before them; and the number of your days is great!

Can you raise your voice to the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?

Who let the wild donkey go free? Who released the bonds of the donkey,

Scatter abroad the abundance of your anger. Look at every proud man and bring him low;

Look at its strength in its loins, and its power in the muscles of its belly.