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“The Lord is exalted, for he lives on high;
    he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
He will be a sure foundation for your times,
    abundance and salvation,[a] wisdom and knowledge —
        the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.”

Israel’s Unenviable Plight

“Listen! Their brave men cry out in the streets;
    the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

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  1. Isaiah 33:6 So 1QIsaa; MT reads of salvation

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