Isaiah 28:16-18

Contemporary English Version

^16 (A) And so the Lord says,
“I'm laying a firm foundation
    for the city of Zion.
It's a valuable cornerstone
    proven to be trustworthy;
no one who trusts it
    will ever be disappointed.
¹⁷ Justice and fairness
will be the measuring lines
    that help me build.”

Hailstones and floods
will destroy and wash away
    your shelter of lies.
¹⁸ Your agreement with death
and the world of the dead
    will be broken.
Then angry, roaring waves
    will sweep over you.