A voice of tumult from the city,
a voice from the temple,
a voice of the LORD that repays his enemies what they deserve.
A voice of tumult from the city,
a voice from the temple,
a voice of the LORD that repays his enemies what they deserve.
Isaiah 66:3–9
He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man;
he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog’s neck;
he who offers an offering, as he who offers pig’s blood;
he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol.
Yes, they have chosen their own ways,
and their soul delights in their abominations.
I also will choose their delusions,
and will bring their fears on them,
because when I called, no one answered;
when I spoke, they didn’t listen,
but they did that which was evil in my eyes,
and chose that in which I didn’t delight.”
Hear the LORD’s word,
you who tremble at his word:
“Your brothers who hate you,
who cast you out for my name’s sake, have said,
‘Let the LORD be glorified,
that we may see your joy;’
but it is those who shall be disappointed.
A voice of tumult from the city,
a voice from the temple,
a voice of the LORD that repays his enemies what they deserve.
“Before she travailed, she gave birth.
Before her pain came, she delivered a son.
Who has heard of such a thing?
Who has seen such things?
Shall a land be born in one day?
Shall a nation be born at once?
For as soon as Zion travailed,
she gave birth to her children.
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to be delivered?” says the LORD.
“Shall I who cause to give birth shut the womb?” says your God.
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