10 (A)Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing;
Speak the word, (B)but it will not stand,
(C)For [a]God is with us.”

Fear God, Heed His Word

11 For the Lord spoke thus to me with [b]a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying:

12 “Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their [c]threats, nor be [d]troubled.

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  1. Isaiah 8:10 Heb. Immanuel
  2. Isaiah 8:11 Mighty power
  3. Isaiah 8:12 Lit. fear or terror
  4. Isaiah 8:12 Lit. in dread

10 Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted;(A)
    propose your plan, but it will not stand,(B)
    for God is with us.[a](C)

11 This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me,(D) warning me not to follow(E) the way of this people:

12 “Do not call conspiracy(F)
    everything this people calls a conspiracy;
do not fear what they fear,(G)
    and do not dread it.(H)

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  1. Isaiah 8:10 Hebrew Immanuel