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Isaiah 8:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Isaiah 8:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 I will trust in the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob; yes, I will wait for him. 18 Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me: we are signs[a] and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.(A)
19 And when they say to you, “Inquire of ghosts and soothsayers who chirp and mutter;[b](B) should not a people inquire of their gods, consulting 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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