Isaiah 14:28-32
Modern English Version
An Oracle Concerning Philistia
28 In the year that King Ahaz died was this oracle:
29 Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of you,
because the rod that struck you is broken;
for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth a viper,
and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.
30 The firstborn of the poor shall feed,
and the needy shall lie down in safety:
and I will kill your root with famine,
and he shall slay your remnant.
31 Wail, O gate. Cry, O city.
Melt away, O Philistia, all of you;
for smoke shall come from the north,
and there is no straggler in his ranks.
32 What shall one then answer
the messengers of the nation?
That the Lord has founded Zion,
and the poor of His people shall trust in it.
Isaiah 14:28-32
New King James Version
Philistia Destroyed
28 This is the [a]burden which came in the year that (A)King Ahaz died.
29 “Do not rejoice, all you of Philistia,
(B)Because the rod that struck you is broken;
For out of the serpent’s roots will come forth a viper,
(C)And its offspring will be a fiery flying serpent.
30 The firstborn of the poor will feed,
And the needy will lie down in safety;
I will kill your roots with famine,
And it will slay your remnant.
31 Wail, O gate! Cry, O city!
All you of Philistia are dissolved;
For smoke will come from the north,
And no one will be alone in his [b]appointed times.”
32 What will they answer the messengers of the nation?
That (D)the Lord has founded Zion,
And (E)the poor of His people shall take refuge in it.
Footnotes
- Isaiah 14:28 oracle, prophecy
- Isaiah 14:31 Or ranks
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