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17 Then shall the lambs feed according to their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.

18 Woe unto them that draw along iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope;

19 who say, “Let Him make speed and hasten His work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it.”

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17 Then sheep will graze as in their own pasture;(A)
    lambs will feed[a] among the ruins of the rich.

18 Woe(B) to those who draw sin along with cords(C) of deceit,
    and wickedness(D) as with cart ropes,
19 to those who say, “Let God hurry;
    let him hasten(E) his work
    so we may see it.
The plan of the Holy One(F) of Israel—
    let it approach, let it come into view,
    so we may know it.”(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 5:17 Septuagint; Hebrew / strangers will eat