Isaiah 9:8-10

New Catholic Bible

^{8     [a]}All the people were aware of this,
    Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria,
    but they said in their arrogance and pride of heart,
⁹ “The bricks have fallen down,
    but we will rebuild with dressed stones.
The sycamores have been cut down,
    but we will replace them with cedars.”
¹⁰ In response the Lord raised up foes against them
    and spurred on their enemies,