Therefore hear the word of the Lord, you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem!
For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer cease, and all who watch to do evil shall be cut off,
Now therefore do not scoff, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord God of hosts against the whole land.
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
“‘Look, you scoffers, be astounded and perish; for I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will not believe, even if one tells it to you.’”
On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with mockers.
The Lord of hosts has sworn in my hearing: “Surely many houses shall be desolate, large and beautiful houses, without inhabitant.
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
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