The Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies, has identified a time for assault against the arrogant and proud, against all who think they’re so indomitable. They will be humbled. 13 Against all the high and lofty: against the cedars of Lebanon and the oaks of Bashan, 14 Against the tallest mountains and the highest hills, 15 Against every watchtower and every defended border, 16 Against all the trading ships of Tarshish, against all the luxury vessels. 17 On that day, humankind’s false pride will be shattered and pulled down.[b] Then the Eternal, no one and nothing else, will be the center of attention, Lifted up in high esteem. 18 As for all the idols, they will vanish. 19 People will hide themselves away in rocky caves and dusty holes in the ground in the face of the Eternal’s terrifying Self, In the face of His dread and enormous majesty, when He comes forth to overwhelm the earth. 20 When that day arrives, people will leave behind the idols they made to worship—even those made of silver and gold, The things they felt were so important— to the moles and the bats. 21 They hide themselves away in rocky caves and clefts, in the face of the Eternal’s terrifying Self, In the face of His dread and enormous majesty, when He comes forth to overwhelm the earth. 22 Stop believing in human beings as so amazing, so capable! We are short-lived, only a breath from death and worth as much. What makes us think we’re so special? |
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