Isaiah 66:4-6

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⁴So I decided to use their own tricks.
    I will punish them using what they are most afraid of.
I will do this because I called to them,
    but they did not answer.
I spoke to them,
    but they did not listen.
They did what I said is evil.
    They chose to do what I did not like.”

⁵You who obey the Lord’s commands,
    listen to what he says:
“Your brothers hated you.
    They turned against you because you followed me.
Your brothers said, ‘When the Lord shows his glory,
    then we will rejoice with you.’
    But they will be punished.”

Punishment and a New Nation

⁶Listen! There is a loud noise coming from the city and from the Temple. It is the Lord punishing his enemies. He is giving them the punishment they deserve.

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