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21 In order to (A)go into the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs
Before the dread of Yahweh and the splendor of His majesty,
When He arises to make the earth tremble.
22 [a](B)Stop regarding [b]man, whose breath of life is in his nostrils;
For [c](C)why should he be esteemed?

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 2:22 Lit Cease from man
  2. Isaiah 2:22 Or common man, cf. 2:9
  3. Isaiah 2:22 Lit in what

21 They will flee to caverns in the rocks(A)
    and to the overhanging crags
from the fearful presence of the Lord
    and the splendor of his majesty,(B)
    when he rises(C) to shake the earth.(D)

22 Stop trusting in mere humans,(E)
    who have but a breath(F) in their nostrils.
    Why hold them in esteem?(G)

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