For you have been a stronghold for the poor person,
a stronghold for the needy(A) in his distress,
a refuge from storms and a shade from heat.(B)
When the breath of the violent
is like a storm against a wall,
like heat in a dry land,
you will subdue the uproar of barbarians.
As the shade of a cloud cools the heat of the day,
so he will silence the song of the violent.

On this mountain,[a](C)
the Lord of Armies will prepare for all the peoples a feast of choice meat,(D)
a feast with aged wine, prime cuts of choice meat,[b] fine vintage wine.

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Footnotes

  1. 25:6 = Mount Zion
  2. 25:6 Lit wine, fat full of marrow

You have been a refuge(A) for the poor,(B)
    a refuge for the needy(C) in their distress,
a shelter from the storm(D)
    and a shade from the heat.
For the breath of the ruthless(E)
    is like a storm driving against a wall
    and like the heat of the desert.
You silence(F) the uproar of foreigners;(G)
    as heat is reduced by the shadow of a cloud,
    so the song of the ruthless(H) is stilled.

On this mountain(I) the Lord Almighty will prepare
    a feast(J) of rich food for all peoples,
a banquet of aged wine—
    the best of meats and the finest of wines.(K)

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