Isaiah 8:18-20

New International Reader's Version

¹⁸ Here I am. Here are the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and reminders to Israel from the Lord who rules over all. He lives on Mount Zion.

The Darkness Turns to Light

¹⁹ There are people who get messages from those who have died. But these people only whisper words that are barely heard. Suppose someone tells you to ask for advice from these people. Shouldn’t you ask for advice from your God instead? Why should you get advice from dead people to help those who are alive? ²⁰ Follow what the Lord taught you and said to you through me. People who don’t speak in keeping with these words will have no hope in the morning.