Isaiah 8:11-18

11For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying:

12“Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’ Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy, Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.

13The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow; Let Him be your fear, And let Him be your dread.

14He will be as a sanctuary, But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense To both the houses of Israel, As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

15And many among them shall stumble; They shall fall and be broken, Be snared and taken.”

16Bind up the testimony, Seal the law among my disciples.

17And I will wait on the Lord, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him.

18Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the Lord of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.