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16 Look, I create the craftsman,
who fans the coals into a fire
and forges a weapon.[a]
I create the destroyer so he might devastate.
17 No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed;
you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you.[b]
This is what the Lord will do for his servants—
I will vindicate them,”[c]
says the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 54:16 tn Heb “who brings out an implement for his work.”
  2. Isaiah 54:17 tn Heb “and every tongue that rises up for judgment with you will prove to be guilty.”
  3. Isaiah 54:17 tn Heb “this is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication from me.”

16 “See, it is I who created the blacksmith(A)
    who fans the coals into flame
    and forges a weapon(B) fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer(C) to wreak havoc;
17     no weapon forged against you will prevail,(D)
    and you will refute(E) every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants(F) of the Lord,
    and this is their vindication(G) from me,”
declares the Lord.

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