13. “I myself will teach your people,and give them prosperity and peace.
14. Justice and right will make you strong.You will be safe from oppression and terror.
15. Whoever attacks youdoes it without my consent;whoever fights against you will fall.
16. “I create the blacksmith,who builds a fire and forges weapons.I also create the soldier,who uses the weapons to kill.
17. But no weapon will be able to hurt you;you will have an answer for all who accuse you.I will defend my servantsand give them victory.”The Lord has spoken.