Isaiah 2:22

2:22 Stop trusting in human beings,

whose life’s breath is in their nostrils.

For why should they be given special consideration?

Isaiah 5:27

5:27 None tire or stumble,

they don’t stop to nap or sleep.

They don’t loosen their belts,

or unstrap their sandals to rest.

Isaiah 14:27

14:27 Indeed, the Lord who commands armies has a plan,

and who can possibly frustrate it?

His hand is ready to strike,

and who can possibly stop it?


tn Heb “and the belt on his waist is not opened, and the thong of his sandals is not torn in two.”

tn Or “For” (KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV).

tn Heb “His hand is outstretched and who will turn it back?”