6:13 Even if only a tenth of the people remain in the land, it will again be destroyed, 1 like one of the large sacred trees 2 or an Asherah pole, when a sacred pillar on a high place is thrown down. 3 That sacred pillar symbolizes the special chosen family.” 4
33:15 The one who lives 5 uprightly 6
and speaks honestly;
the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures
and rejects a bribe; 7
the one who does not plot violent crimes 8
and does not seek to harm others 9 –
55:7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle 10
and sinful people their plans. 11
They should return 12 to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, 13
and to their God, for he will freely forgive them. 14
60:17 Instead of bronze, I will bring you gold,
instead of iron, I will bring you silver,
instead of wood, I will bring you 15 bronze,
instead of stones, I will bring you 16 iron.
I will make prosperity 17 your overseer,
and vindication your sovereign ruler. 18
64:5 You assist 19 those who delight in doing what is right, 20
who observe your commandments. 21
Look, you were angry because we violated them continually.
How then can we be saved? 22