Isaiah 9:10-15

10“Bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with hand-cut stones. Fig trees have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars.”

11The Lord will set Rezin’s oppressors against Israel and will stir up its enemies—

12the Arameans from the east and the Philistines from the west. They will devour Israel with open mouths. Even after all this, his anger will not disappear, and he is still ready to use his power.

13But the people have not returned to the one who struck them, nor have they sought the Lord of Armies.

14So in one day the Lord will cut off from Israel both head and tail, both palm branches and cattails.

15Respected and honored leaders are the head. Prophets who teach lies are the tail.