Isaiah 9:13-17

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹³ But the people have not returned to the one who struck them,
nor have they sought the Lord of Armies.
¹⁴ So in one day the Lord will cut off from Israel
both head and tail,
both palm branches and cattails.
¹⁵ Respected and honored leaders are the head.
Prophets who teach lies are the tail.
¹⁶ Those who guide these people lead them astray.
Those who are guided by them will be destroyed.
¹⁷ That is why the Lord isn’t happy with their young men,
nor will he show compassion for their orphans and widows.
Every one of them is a godless evildoer,
and every mouth speaks foolishness.

Even after all this, his anger will not disappear,
and he is still ready to use his power.