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Isaiah 8:17-19
Good News Translation
Isaiah 8:17-19
Good News Translation
17 (A)The Lord has hidden himself from his people, but I trust him and place my hope in him.
18 (B)Here I am with the children the Lord has given me. The Lord Almighty, whose throne is on Mount Zion, has sent us as living messages to the people of Israel.
19 But people will tell you to ask for messages from fortunetellers and mediums, who chirp and mutter. They will say, “After all, people should ask for messages from the spirits and consult the dead on behalf of the living.”
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Isaiah 8:17-19
New International Version
Isaiah 8:17-19
New International Version
17 I will wait(A) for the Lord,
who is hiding(B) his face from the descendants of Jacob.
I will put my trust in him.(C)
18 Here am I, and the children the Lord has given me.(D) We are signs(E) and symbols(F) in Israel from the Lord Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion.(G)
The Darkness Turns to Light
19 When someone tells you to consult(H) mediums and spiritists,(I) who whisper and mutter,(J) should not a people inquire(K) of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?
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