Isaiah 29:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Those nations that attack Mount Zion will suffer from hunger and thirst. They will dream of food and drink but wake up weary and hungry and thirsty as ever.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:21

and he sent an angel who killed every soldier and commander in the Assyrian camp. Sennacherib returned to Assyria, completely disgraced. Then one day he went into the temple of his god where some of his sons killed him.

Psalm 129:5

I pray that all who hate the city of Zion will be made ashamed and forced to turn and run.

Psalm 73:20

They will disappear, Lord, despised like a bad dream the morning after.

Isaiah 41:11

Everyone who hates you will be terribly disgraced; those who attack will vanish into thin air.

Isaiah 41:12

You will look around for those brutal enemies, but you won't find them because they will be gone.

Isaiah 44:12

A metalworker shapes an idol by using a hammer and heat from the fire. In his powerful hand he holds a hammer, as he pounds the metal into the proper shape. But he gets hungry and thirsty and loses his strength.

Isaiah 54:17

Weapons made to attack you won't be successful; words spoken against you won't hurt at all. My servants, Jerusalem is yours! I, the LORD, promise to bless you with victory.

Nahum 1:15

Look towards the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

Nahum 2:1

Nineveh, someone is coming to attack and scatter you. Guard your fortresses! Watch the road! Be brave! Prepare for battle!