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.
30. And the firstborn of the poor will graze,and the needy lie down in safety;but I will kill your root with famine,and your remnant it will slay.
31. Wail, O gate; cry out, O city;melt in fear, O Philistia, all of you! For smoke comes out of the north,and there is no straggler in his ranks.