Isaiah 32
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| − | + | 1. See, a king will reign in righteousness | |
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| − | 9 You women who are so complacent, | + | 2. Each one will be like a shelter from the wind |
| − | + | ::and a refuge from the storm, | |
| − | you daughters who feel secure, | + | ::like streams of water in the desert |
| − | + | ::and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land. | |
| − | 10 In little more than a year | + | |
| − | + | 3. Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, | |
| − | the grape harvest will fail, | + | ::and the ears of those who hear will listen. |
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| − | 11 Tremble, you complacent women; | + | 4. The fearful heart will know and understand, |
| − | + | ::and the stammering tongue will be fluent and clear. | |
| − | Strip off your fine clothes | + | |
| − | + | 5. No longer will the fool be called noble | |
| − | 12 Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, | + | ::nor the scoundrel be highly respected. |
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| − | 13 and for the land of my people, | + | 6. For fools speak folly, |
| − | + | ::their hearts are bent on evil: | |
| − | yes, mourn for all houses of merriment | + | ::They practice ungodliness |
| − | + | ::and spread error concerning the Lord; | |
| − | 14 The fortress will be abandoned, | + | ::the hungry they leave empty |
| − | + | ::and from the thirsty they withhold water. | |
| − | citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever, | + | |
| − | + | 7. Scoundrels use wicked methods, | |
| − | 15 till the Spirit is poured on us from on high, | + | ::they make up evil schemes |
| − | + | ::to destroy the poor with lies, | |
| − | + | ::even when the plea of the needy is just. | |
| − | 16 The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, | + | |
| − | + | 8. But the noble make noble plans, | |
| − | 17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; | + | ::and by noble deeds they stand. |
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| − | 18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, | + | ===The Women of Jerusalem=== |
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| − | + | 9. You women who are so complacent, | |
| − | 19 Though hail flattens the forest | + | ::rise up and listen to me; |
| − | + | ::you daughters who feel secure, | |
| − | 20 how blessed you will be, | + | ::hear what I have to say! |
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| − | + | 10. In little more than a year | |
| + | ::you who feel secure will tremble; | ||
| + | ::the grape harvest will fail, | ||
| + | ::and the harvest of fruit will not come. | ||
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| + | 11. Tremble, you complacent women; | ||
| + | ::shudder, you daughters who feel secure! | ||
| + | ::Strip off your fine clothes | ||
| + | ::and wrap yourselves in rags. | ||
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| + | 12. Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, | ||
| + | ::for the fruitful vines | ||
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| + | 13. and for the land of my people, | ||
| + | ::a land overgrown with thorns and briers— | ||
| + | ::yes, mourn for all houses of merriment | ||
| + | ::and for this city of revelry. | ||
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| + | 14. The fortress will be abandoned, | ||
| + | ::the noisy city deserted; | ||
| + | ::citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever, | ||
| + | ::the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks, | ||
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| + | 15. till the Spirit is poured on us from on high, | ||
| + | ::and the desert becomes a fertile field, | ||
| + | ::and the fertile field seems like a forest. | ||
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| + | 16. The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, | ||
| + | ::his righteousness live in the fertile field. | ||
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| + | 17. The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; | ||
| + | ::its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. | ||
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| + | 18. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, | ||
| + | ::in secure homes, | ||
| + | ::in undisturbed places of rest. | ||
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| + | 19. Though hail flattens the forest | ||
| + | ::and the city is leveled completely, | ||
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| + | 20. how blessed you will be, | ||
| + | ::sowing your seed by every stream, | ||
| + | ::and letting your cattle and donkeys range free. | ||
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| + | Courtesy of Bible Gateway | ||
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| + | http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2032&version=NIV | ||
