2:22 Stop trusting in human beings,
whose life’s breath is in their nostrils.
For why should they be given special consideration?
5:22 Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead,
who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.
21:13 Here is a message about Arabia:
In the thicket of Arabia you spend the night,
you Dedanite caravans.
21:14 Bring out some water for the thirsty.
You who live in the land of Tema,
bring some food for the fugitives.
22:1 Here is a message about the Valley of Vision:
What is the reason
that all of you go up to the rooftops?
25:3 So a strong nation will extol you;
the towns of powerful nations will fear you.
33:7 Look, ambassadors cry out in the streets;
messengers sent to make peace weep bitterly.
41:8 “You, my servant Israel,
Jacob whom I have chosen,
offspring of Abraham my friend,
41:29 Look, all of them are nothing,
their accomplishments are nonexistent;
their metal images lack any real substance.
45:22 Turn to me so you can be delivered,
all you who live in the earth’s remote regions!
For I am God, and I have no peer.
46:5 To whom can you compare and liken me?
Tell me whom you think I resemble, so we can be compared!
46:12 Listen to me, you stubborn people,
you who distance yourself from doing what is right.
54:7 “For a short time I abandoned you,
but with great compassion I will gather you.
56:9 All you wild animals in the fields, come and devour,
all you wild animals in the forest!
66:3 The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man;
the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck;
the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it;
the one who offers incense also praises an idol.
They have decided to behave this way;
they enjoy these disgusting practices.