Isaiah 28:14

World English Bible

Therefore hear Yahweh’s word, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:

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Isaiah 28:14 in other translations

Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:

Isaiah 28:14 · American Standard Version

Isaiah 28:14 in context

  1. 12to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear.
  2. 13Therefore Yahweh’s word will be to them precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, fall backward, be broken, be snared, and be taken.
  3. 14Therefore hear Yahweh’s word, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:
  4. 15“Because you have said, ‘We have made a covenant with death, and we are in agreement with Sheol. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it won’t come to us; for we have made lies our refuge, and we have hidden ourselves under falsehood.’ ”
  5. 16Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.