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Isaiah 30:17-19
Modern English Version
Isaiah 30:17-19
Modern English Version
17 One thousand shall flee
at the threat of one man;
at the threat of five
you shall flee
until you are left
as a flag on the top of a mountain
and as a banner on a hill.
God’s Promise to Zion
18 Therefore, the Lord longs to be gracious to you,
and therefore, He waits on high to have mercy on you;
for the Lord is a God of justice;
how blessed are all who long for Him.
19 O people in Zion, inhabitants in Jerusalem, you shall weep no more. He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When He hears it, He will answer you.
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Isaiah 30:17-19
New International Version
Isaiah 30:17-19
New International Version
17 A thousand will flee
at the threat of one;
at the threat of five(A)
you will all flee(B) away,
till you are left(C)
like a flagstaff on a mountaintop,
like a banner(D) on a hill.”
18 Yet the Lord longs(E) to be gracious to you;
therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.(F)
For the Lord is a God of justice.(G)
Blessed are all who wait for him!(H)
19 People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more.(I) How gracious he will be when you cry for help!(J) As soon as he hears, he will answer(K) you.
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