This is what the LORD says : “ Where ... is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away ? Or to which of My creditors - did I sell you ? - Look , you were sold for your iniquities , and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.
Why was no one there when I arrived ? Why did no one answer when I called ? Is My hand too short ... to redeem you ? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you ? Behold , My rebuke dries up the sea ; I turn the rivers into a desert ; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.
I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering. ”
The Lord GOD has given the tongue of discipleship , vvv to sustain - the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning ; He awakens ear to listen as a disciple.
The Lord GOD has opened ears , and I have not been rebellious , nor have I turned back.
I offered My back to those who struck Me , and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
Because the Lord GOD helps - - I have not been disgraced ; therefore ... I have set My face like flint , and I know that I will not be put to shame.
The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me ? Let us confront each other ! Who ... has a case against Me ? Let him approach Me !
Surely the Lord GOD helps Who is there to condemn Me ? See , they will all wear out like a garment ; the moths will devour them.
Who fears the LORD (and) obeys the voice of His Servant ? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light Let him trust in the name of the LORD ; let him lean on his God.
Behold , all you who kindle a fire , who array yourselves with firebrands , walk in the light of your fire and of the firebrands you have lit ! This is what will receive from My hand : You will lie down in a place of torment.