²⁴ Therefore, ^(A)as the tongue of fire devours the stubble,
    and as dry grass sinks down in the flame,
so ^(B)their root will be ^(C)as rottenness,
    and their blossom go up like dust;
for they have ^(D)rejected the law of the Lord of hosts,
    and have ^(E)despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

¹⁴ Fear not, you ^(A)worm Jacob,
    you men of Israel!
I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord;
    your ^(B)Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

^16 (A)you shall winnow them, and ^(B)the wind shall carry them away,
    and the tempest shall scatter them.
^(C)And you shall rejoice in the Lord;
    in the Holy One of Israel you shall glory.