You have heard what the kings of Assyria have done. They have completely defeated every country, so do not think you will be saved.
who turned the world into a desert, who destroyed its cities, who captured people in war and would not let them go home?”
Don’t let Hezekiah talk you into trusting the Lord by saying, ‘The Lord will surely save us. This city won’t be handed over to the king of Assyria.’
So the tree was taller than all the other trees in the countryside. Its limbs became long and big because of so much water.
Nothing can heal your wound; your injury will not heal. Everyone who hears about you applauds, because everyone has felt your endless cruelty.