Study Desk

Their Friends Speak: What do we see approaching from the desert like a cloud of smoke? With it comes the sweet smell of spices, including myrrh and frankincense.

Now come and see the crown given to Solomon by his mother on his happy wedding day.

She Speaks: I went down to see if blossoms were on the walnut trees, grapevines, and fruit trees.

Their Friends Speak: Dance! Dance! Beautiful woman from Shulam, let us see you dance! She Speaks: Why do you want to see this woman from Shulam dancing with the others?

At dawn let's slip out and see if grapevines and fruit trees are covered with blossoms. When we are there, I will give you my love.

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need."

And you say, "Let the holy God of Israel hurry up and do what he has promised, so we can see it for ourselves."

On the day they attack, they will roar like the ocean. And across the land you will see nothing but darkness and trouble, because the light of day will be covered by thick clouds.

Then the Lord told me to go and speak this message to the people: "You will listen and listen, but never understand. You will look and look, but never see." The Lord also said,

Then the Lord said to me: Take your son Shearjashub and go see King Ahaz. You will find him on the road near the cloth makers' shops at the end of the canal that brings water from the upper pool.

what it should do." None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

They will see their children beaten against rocks, their homes robbed, and their wives abused.

Those who see you will stare and wonder, "Is this the man who made the world tremble and shook up kingdoms?

I'm in terrible pain like a woman giving birth. I'm shocked and hurt so much that I can't hear or see.

When they see cavalry troops and columns of soldiers on donkeys and camels, tell them to be ready!"

Now I see column after column of cavalry troops." Right away someone shouted, "Babylon has fallen! Every idol in the city lies broken on the ground."

Your hand is raised and ready to punish them, but they don't see it. Put them to shame! Show how much you care for us and throw them into the fire intended for your enemies.

He will see that justice rules and that his people are able to defend their cities.

Be shocked and stunned, you prophets! Refuse to see. Get drunk and stagger, but not from wine.

When they see how great I have made their nation, they will praise and honor me, the holy God of Israel.