Thus says the Lord: What kind of bill of divorce of your mother is it, by which I sent her away? Or to which creditor have I sold you? Behold, for your sins you were sold, and for your lawless deeds I sent your mother away.
Why is it that I came and there was no man? I called and there was none who obeyed? Is my hand not strong enough to deliver, or am I not strong enough to rescue? Behold, by my rebuke I will make the sea desolate and turn rivers into deserts; their fish shall be dried up for lack of water and shall die of thirst.
The Lord gives me a tongue of instruction, to know in season when a word must be spoken. He appointed the morning for me; he added to me an ear to hear.
And the Lord became my helper; therefore I was not put out of countenance, but I set my face like a solid rock, and I knew that I would not be put to shame.
For he who justified me draws near. Who is it that goes to law with me? Let him stand against me at once. And who is it that goes to law with me? Let him come near to me.
Who among you fears the Lord? Let him listen to the voice of his servant. You who walk in darkness and have no light, trust in the name of the Lord and lean upon God.
Behold, all of you kindle a fire and strengthen a flame. Walk in the light of your fire and in the flame you have kindled. These things have come to you because of me; you shall lie down in sorrow.