In that day, the LORD of Armies will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the residue of his people,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Isaiah 28:5 in context
Isaiah 28:2–8
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Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong. Like a storm of hail, a destroying storm, and like a storm of mighty waters overflowing, he will cast them down to the earth with his hand.
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The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden under foot.
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The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley, shall be like the first-ripe fig before the summer, which someone picks and eats as soon as he sees it.
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In that day, the LORD of Armies will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the residue of his people,
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and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
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They also reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.
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For all tables are completely full of filthy vomit and filthiness.
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