2 Kings 19:21-23

New International Reader's Version

²¹Here is the message the Lord has spoken against him. The Lord says,

“ ‘You will not win the battle over Zion.
    Its people hate you and make fun of you.
The people of Jerusalem lift up their heads proudly
    as you run away.
²²Who have you laughed at?
    Who have you spoken evil things against?
    Who have you raised your voice against?
Who have you looked at so proudly?
    You have done it against me.
    I am the Holy One of Israel!
²³Through your messengers
    you have dared to make fun of the Lord.
And you have said,
    “I have many chariots.
With them I have gone to the tops of the mountains.
    I’ve climbed the highest mountains in Lebanon.
I’ve cut down its tallest cedar trees.
    I’ve cut down the best of its juniper trees.
I’ve reached its farthest parts.
    I’ve reached its finest forests.