¹⁴ therefore I will again confound these people
with wonder after wonder.^(A)
The wisdom of their wise men will vanish,^(B)
and the understanding of the perceptive will be hidden.

⁵ Look at the nations^[a](A) and observe^(B)—
be utterly astounded!^(C)
For something is taking place in your days
that you will not believe^(D)
when you hear about it.^(E)