9. strong> Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries, prepare yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
10. Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand, for God is with us.
11. For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,
12. Do not say, A confederacy, to all those to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear their fear, nor be afraid.