²¹ There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

⁷ Thus saith the Lord God, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.

⁹ And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.

¹⁶ Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished in that day before thee.