I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner. I would not have told the people of Israel to seek me if I could not be found. I, the Lord, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.

But the LORD Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will show himself holy by his righteousness.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.

The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled).

Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore earth's inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left.

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.

The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.