^{10 Ref} Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.

^{11 Ref} For Yahweh spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,

^{12 Ref} Don't you say, "A conspiracy!" concerning all about which this people shall say, "A conspiracy!" neither fear their fear, nor be in dread [of it].

^{13 Ref} Yahweh of hosts, him shall you sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.

^{14 Ref} He shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.