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 conspiracy,’Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
13. The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow;Let Him be your fear,And let Him be your dread.
14. He will be as a sanctuary,But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offenseTo both the houses of Israel,As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
15. And many among them shall stumble;They shall fall and be broken,Be snared and taken.”
16. Bind up the testimony,Seal the law among my disciples.
17. And I will wait on the Lord,Who hides His face from the house of Jacob;And I will hope in Him.
18. Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me!We are for signs and wonders in IsraelFrom the Lord of hosts,Who dwells in Mount Zion.
19. And when they say to you, “Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,” should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living?