11 Shall not I, as I have done to Samaria, and to the idols thereof, so do to Jerusalem, and to the idols thereof?

12 ¶ But when the Lord hath accomplished [a]all his work upon mount Zion and Jerusalem, I will visit the fruit of the proud heart [b]of the king of Assyria, and his glorious and proud looks,

13 Because he said, By the power of mine own hand have I done it, and by my wisdom, because I am wise: therefore I have removed the borders of the people, and have spoiled their treasures, and have pulled down the inhabitants like a valiant man.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 10:12 When he hath sufficiently chastised his people (for he beginneth at his own house) then will he burn the rods.
  2. Isaiah 10:12 Meaning of Sennacherib.

11 shall I not deal with Jerusalem and her images
    as I dealt with Samaria and her idols?(A)’”

12 When the Lord has finished all his work(B) against Mount Zion(C) and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria(D) for the willful pride(E) of his heart and the haughty look(F) in his eyes. 13 For he says:

“‘By the strength of my hand(G) I have done this,(H)
    and by my wisdom, because I have understanding.
I removed the boundaries of nations,
    I plundered their treasures;(I)
    like a mighty one I subdued[a] their kings.(J)

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  1. Isaiah 10:13 Or treasures; / I subdued the mighty,