19 (A)The workman molds an image,
The goldsmith overspreads it with gold,
And the silversmith casts silver chains.

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(A)Everyone helped his neighbor,
And said to his brother,
[a]“Be of good courage!”
(B)So the craftsman encouraged the (C)goldsmith;[b]
He who smooths with the hammer inspired him who strikes the anvil,
Saying, [c]“It is ready for the soldering”;
Then he fastened it with pegs,
(D)That it might not totter.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 41:6 Lit. Be strong
  2. Isaiah 41:7 refiner
  3. Isaiah 41:7 Or The soldering is good

16 “Behold, I have created the blacksmith
Who blows the coals in the fire,
Who brings forth an [a]instrument for his work;
And I have created the [b]spoiler to destroy.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 54:16 Or weapon
  2. Isaiah 54:16 destroyer

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