26 This is the purpose that is purposed on the whole earth,and this is the hand that is stretched out on all the nations.
27 For the Lord of Hosts has purposed, and who shall disannul it?And His hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
28 In the year that King Ahaz died was this oracle:
29 Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of you,because the rod that struck you is broken;for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth a viper,and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.
30 The firstborn of the poor shall feed,and the needy shall lie down in safety:and I will kill your root with famine,and he shall slay your remnant.
31 Wail, O gate. Cry, O city.Melt away, O Philistia, all of you;for smoke shall come from the north,and there is no straggler in his ranks.
32 What shall one then answerthe messengers of the nation?That the Lord has founded Zion,and the poor of His people shall trust in it.