“Stand at the crossroads and look;
    ask for the ancient paths,^(A)
ask where the good way^(B) is, and walk in it,
    and you will find rest^(C) for your souls.
    But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

¹⁷ This is what the Lord says—
    your Redeemer,^(A) the Holy One^(B) of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
    who teaches^(C) you what is best for you,
    who directs^(D) you in the way^(E) you should go.

⁸ Good and upright^(A) is the Lord;
    therefore he instructs^(B) sinners in his ways.
⁹ He guides^(C) the humble in what is right
    and teaches them^(D) his way.