Who comprehends ¹  the mind ²  of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counselor? ³ 

The mind that acts rashly will possess discernment ¹  and the tongue that stutters will speak with ease and clarity.

But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, ¹  for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations. ² 

Your mind will recall the terror you experienced, ¹  and you will ask yourselves, ²  “Where is the scribe? Where is the one who weighs the money? Where is the one who counts the towers?” ³ 

He feeds on ashes; ¹  his deceived mind misleads him. He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, ‘Is this not a false god I hold in my right hand?’ ² 

For a fool speaks disgraceful things; ¹  his mind plans out sinful deeds. ²  He commits godless deeds ³  and says misleading things about the Lord; he gives the hungry nothing to satisfy their appetite ⁴  and gives the thirsty nothing to drink. ⁵ 

Look, I will take control of his mind; ¹  he will receive a report and return to his own land. I will cut him down ²  with a sword in his own land.”’”

Remember this, so you can be brave! ¹  Think about it, you rebels! ² 

You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you. ¹ 

For look, I am ready to create new heavens and a new earth! ¹  The former ones ²  will not be remembered; no one will think about them anymore. ³ 

My heart palpitates, ¹  I shake in fear; ²  the twilight I desired has brought me terror.

“Don’t remember these earlier events; ¹  don’t recall these former events.

Those who stray morally will gain understanding; ¹  those who complain will acquire insight. ² 

You see ¹  many things, but don’t comprehend; ²  their ears are open, but do not hear.”

I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake; your sins I do not remember.

Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate! You, prove to me that you are right! ¹ 

Lord, do not be too angry! Do not hold our sins against us continually! ¹  Take a good look at your people, at all of us! ² 

He said, “Go and tell these people: ‘Listen continually, but don’t understand! Look continually, but don’t perceive!’

I will do this so ¹  people ²  will observe and recognize, so they will pay attention and understand that the Lord’s power ³  has accomplished this, and that the Holy One of Israel has brought it into being.” ⁴ 

Remember these things, O Jacob, O Israel, for you are my servant. I formed you to be my servant; O Israel, I will not forget you! ¹