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The Envoys of Peace Weep

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.   He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the … Continue reading

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The Fearful Heart will Know

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.   Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of … Continue reading

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Broken Pieces of Pottery

Therefore this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, relied on oppression and depended on deceit, this sin will become for you like a high wall, cracked and bulging, that collapses suddenly, in … Continue reading

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A Strange Work

So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.  I will make … Continue reading

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The Dew of Morning

Lord , you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.    Lord our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor.   They are now dead, they … Continue reading

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A Shelter from the Storm

Lord , you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.   You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a … Continue reading

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The Valley of Vision

A prophecy against the Valley of Vision: What troubles you now, that you have all gone up on the roofs,  you town so full of commotion, you city of tumult and revelry? Your slain were not killed by the sword, … Continue reading

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Bring Water for the Thirsty

A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia,  bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.  They flee from the sword, from the drawn sword, from … Continue reading

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The Land of Whirring Wings

Woe to the land of whirring wings along the rivers of Cush, which sends envoys by sea in papyrus boats over the water. Go, swift messengers, to a people tall and smooth-skinned, to a people feared far and wide, an … Continue reading

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Draw Water from the Wells of Salvation

In that day you will say: “I will praise you, Lord . Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. … Continue reading

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