²⁵ But I the Lord will speak the word that I speak, and it will be fulfilled. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and fulfill it, says the Lord God.”^(A)

²⁸ Therefore say to them, “Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be fulfilled, says the Lord God.”^(A)

An Oracle concerning Assyria

³⁵ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.^(A)

Judah’s Captivity Portrayed

12 The word of the Lord came to me: ² Mortal, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house who have eyes to see but do not see, who have ears to hear but do not hear,^(A)

³³ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.^(A)

¹⁰ And they shall know that I am the Lord; I did not threaten in vain to bring this disaster upon them.

⁹ For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: I am going to banish from this place, in your days and before your eyes, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride.^(A)