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He will be for you what is sure and faithful for your times, with much saving power, wisdom and learning. The fear of the Lord is worth much. See, their men with strength of heart cry in the streets. The men sent to bring peace cry many tears. The roads are empty. The traveler does not travel. He has broken the agreement. He has hated the cities. He does not care for man.

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He will be the sure foundation for your times,
    a rich store of salvation(A) and wisdom and knowledge;
    the fear(B) of the Lord is the key to this treasure.[a](C)

Look, their brave men(D) cry aloud in the streets;
    the envoys(E) of peace weep bitterly.
The highways are deserted,
    no travelers(F) are on the roads.(G)
The treaty is broken,(H)
    its witnesses[b] are despised,
    no one is respected.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 33:6 Or is a treasure from him
  2. Isaiah 33:8 Dead Sea Scrolls; Masoretic Text / the cities