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16 Look, I myself created the metalworker who blows the fire of coal and who produces a tool for his work.
    And I myself created the looter to destroy.
17 No weapon fashioned against you will succeed,
    and you may condemn every tongue that disputes with you.
This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants,
    whose righteousness comes from me, says the Lord.

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16 “See, it is I who created the blacksmith(A)
    who fans the coals into flame
    and forges a weapon(B) fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer(C) to wreak havoc;
17     no weapon forged against you will prevail,(D)
    and you will refute(E) every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants(F) of the Lord,
    and this is their vindication(G) from me,”
declares the Lord.

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