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16 (A)Lord God All-Powerful of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures.[a] You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world. 17 Just look and see how Sennacherib has insulted you, the living God.

18 It is true, our Lord, that Assyrian kings have turned nations into deserts.

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Footnotes

  1. 37.16 winged creatures: Two winged creatures made of gold were on the top of the sacred chest and were symbols of the Lord's throne on earth (see Exodus 25.18; 2 Samuel 6.2).

16 Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, enthroned(A) between the cherubim,(B) you alone are God(C) over all the kingdoms(D) of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.(E) 17 Give ear, Lord, and hear;(F) open your eyes, Lord, and see;(G) listen to all the words Sennacherib(H) has sent to ridicule(I) the living God.(J)

18 “It is true, Lord, that the Assyrian kings have laid waste all these peoples and their lands.(K)

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