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For of a truth, Lord, the kings of the Assyrians have laid waste the whole world, and the countries thereof,

and have cast their idols into the fire: for, they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone; and they have cast them away.

For thou hast reproached the Lord by messengers; for thou hast said, With the multitude of chariots have I ascended to the height of mountains, and to the sides of Libanus; and I have cropped the height of his cedars and the beauty of his cypresses; and I entered into the height of the forest region:

for out of Jerusalem there shall be a remnant, and the saved ones out of mount Sion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall perform this.

I will protect this city to save it for my own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.

And it came to pass at that time, that Ezekias was sick even to death. And Esaias the prophet the son of Amos came to him, and said to him, Thus saith the Lord, Give orders concerning thy house: for thou shalt die, and not live.

In that day I was given up as to a lion until the morning: so has he broken all my bones: for I was so given up from day even to night.

As a swallow, so will I cry, and as a dove, so do I mourn: for mine eyes have failed with looking to the height of heaven to the Lord, who has delivered me, and removed the sorrow of my soul.

Yea, O Lord, for it was told thee concerning this; and thou hast revived my breath; and I am comforted, and live.

For thou hast chosen my soul, that it should not perish: and thou hast cast all my sins behind me.

For they that are in the grave shall not praise thee, neither shall the dead bless thee, neither shall they that are in Hades hope for thy mercy.

The living shall bless thee, as I also do: for from this day shall I beget children, who shall declare thy righteousness,

At that time Marodach Baladan, the son of Baladan, the king of Babylonia, sent letters and ambassadors and gifts to Ezekias: for he had heard that he had been sick even to death, and was recovered.

Speak, ye priests, to the heart of Jerusalem; comfort her, for her humiliation is accomplished, her sin is put away: for she has received of the Lord’s hand double the amount of her sins.

And the glory of the Lord shall appear, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God: for the Lord has spoken it.

The grass withers, and the flower fades: but the word of our God abides for ever.

And Libanus is not enough to burn, nor all beasts enough for a whole-burnt offering:

For the artificer chooses out a wood that will not rot, and will wisely enquire how he shall set up his image, and that so that it should not be moved.

For they shall not plant, neither shall they sow, neither shall their root be fixed in the ground: he has blown upon them, and they are withered, and a storm shall carry them away like sticks.

For say not thou, O Jacob, and why hast thou spoken, Israel, saying, My way is hid from God, and my God has taken away my judgement, and has departed?