Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.

Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.

No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.

The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this; the fool does not understand this.

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

the grave, the barren womb, land that is not satisfied with water, and fire that never says, “Enough!”

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.

Lord, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them.