You have journeyed to the king with oil
And increased your perfumes;
You have (A)sent your messengers a great distance
And made them go down to [a]Sheol.
10 You were tired out by the length of your road,
Yet you did not say, ‘(B)It is hopeless!’
You found [b]renewed strength,
Therefore you did not [c]faint.

11 “Of (C)whom were you worried and fearful
When you lied, and did (D)not remember Me
[d]Nor (E)give Me a thought?
Was I not silent, even for a long time,
So you do not fear Me?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 57:9 I.e., the netherworld
  2. Isaiah 57:10 Lit the life of your hand
  3. Isaiah 57:10 Or become sick
  4. Isaiah 57:11 Lit You did not set it upon your heart

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