That (A)this is a rebellious people,
Lying children,
Children who will not hear the law of the Lord;
10 (B)Who say to the seers, “Do not see,”
And to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us right things;
(C)Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.

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For this is a (A)rebellious people, (B)false sons,
Sons who [a]refuse to (C)listen
To the [b]instruction of the Lord;
10 Who say to the (D)seers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not (E)prophesy the truth to us.
(F)Speak to us [c]pleasant words,
Prophesy illusions.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 30:9 Lit are not willing
  2. Isaiah 30:9 Or Law
  3. Isaiah 30:10 Lit smooth things


For this is a rebellious people, lying sons,
Sons who refuse to listen to
The law and instruction of the Lord;
10 
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].

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That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the Lord:

10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

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