You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
All the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’
“Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he proph
“Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant
“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has
“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
“Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit
You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.
For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make
For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light
Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.