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The Lord is very great. He lives in a very high place. He fills Zion with justice and goodness.

Jerusalem, you are rich with wisdom and knowledge of God. You are rich with salvation. You respect the Lord, and that makes you rich.

But listen! The messengers are crying outside. The messengers[a] who bring peace are crying very hard.

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  1. Isaiah 33:7 messengers … messengers The Hebrew text has two different words that can also mean “angels.”

The Lord is exalted,(A) for he dwells on high;(B)
    he will fill Zion with his justice(C) and righteousness.(D)
He will be the sure foundation for your times,
    a rich store of salvation(E) and wisdom and knowledge;
    the fear(F) of the Lord is the key to this treasure.[a](G)

Look, their brave men(H) cry aloud in the streets;
    the envoys(I) of peace weep bitterly.

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  1. Isaiah 33:6 Or is a treasure from him