26. This is the purpose that is purposedconcerning the whole earth,and this is the hand that is stretched outover all the nations.
27. For the Lord of hosts has purposed,and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out,and who will turn it back?
28. In the year that King Ahaz died came this oracle:
29. Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of you,that the rod that struck you is broken,for from the serpent’s root will come forth an adder,and its fruit will be a flying fiery serpent.