Isaiah 31:4-6

New International Reader's Version

“A powerful lion stands over its food and growls.
    A lot of shepherds can be brought together to drive it away.
But the lion is not frightened by their shouts.
    It is not upset by the noise they make.
In the same way, I will come down from heaven.
    I will fight on Mount Zion and on its hills.
Nothing will drive me away.
    I am the Lord who rules over all.
⁵ Like a bird hovering over its nest, I will guard Jerusalem.
    I will keep it safe.
I will ‘pass over’ it and save it.
    I am the Lord who rules over all.”