28This was the divine revelation in the year King Ahaz died. 29All you Philistines, don't rejoice that the rod of the one who struck you is broken, because a viper will come from that snake's root, and his descendant will be a flying, fiery serpent. 30The poorest of the poor will eat, and the needy will lie down in safety. But I will put your root to death with famine and kill off your survivors. 31Cry loudly in the gate! Cry out in the city! Be frightened, all you Philistines! Smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. 32How should we answer the messengers from the nations? [Tell them that] the LORD has laid Zion's foundation, and his humble people will find refuge in it.
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