14 In [a]righteousness shalt thou be established, and be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear it: and from fear; for it shall not come near thee.

15 Behold, the enemies shall gather himself, but without [b]me: whosoever shall gather himself in thee, [c]against thee, shall fall.

16 Behold, I have created the [d]smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and him that bringeth forth an instrument for his work, and I have created the destroyer to destroy.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 54:14 In stability and sureness, so that it shall stand forever.
  2. Isaiah 54:15 And therefore shall not prevail.
  3. Isaiah 54:15 Meaning, the domestical enemies of the Church, as are the hypocrites.
  4. Isaiah 54:16 Signifying hereby, that man can do nothing, but so far as God giveth power: for seeing that all are his creatures, he must needs govern and guide them.

14 In righteousness(A) you will be established:(B)
Tyranny(C) will be far from you;
    you will have nothing to fear.(D)
Terror(E) will be far removed;
    it will not come near you.
15 If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing;
    whoever attacks you will surrender(F) to you.

16 “See, it is I who created the blacksmith(G)
    who fans the coals into flame
    and forges a weapon(H) fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer(I) to wreak havoc;

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