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11 So we will defeat Jerusalem and her gods,
    just as we destroyed Samaria with hers.’”

12 After the Lord has used the king of Assyria to accomplish his purposes on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, he will turn against the king of Assyria and punish him—for he is proud and arrogant. 13 He boasts,

“By my own powerful arm I have done this.
    With my own shrewd wisdom I planned it.
I have broken down the defenses of nations
    and carried off their treasures.
    I have knocked down their kings like a bull.

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11 shall I not deal with Jerusalem and her images
    as I dealt with Samaria and her idols?(A)’”

12 When the Lord has finished all his work(B) against Mount Zion(C) and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria(D) for the willful pride(E) of his heart and the haughty look(F) in his eyes. 13 For he says:

“‘By the strength of my hand(G) I have done this,(H)
    and by my wisdom, because I have understanding.
I removed the boundaries of nations,
    I plundered their treasures;(I)
    like a mighty one I subdued[a] their kings.(J)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 10:13 Or treasures; / I subdued the mighty,