Add parallel Print Page Options

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the shields with fire.(A)

Read full chapter

24 Can the prey be taken from the mighty
    or the captives of a tyrant[a] be rescued?

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 49.24 Q ms Syr Vg: MT of a righteous person

25 But thus says the Lord:
Even the captives of the mighty will be taken,
    and the prey of the tyrant will be rescued,
for I will contend with those who contend with you,
    and I will save your children.(A)

Read full chapter

I am against you,
    says the Lord of hosts,
    and will lift up your skirts over your face,
and I will let nations look on your nakedness
    and kingdoms on your shame.(A)

Read full chapter