Then the family groups of Judah will say in their hearts,‘ The people of Jerusalem are strong. That’s because the Lord who rules over all is their God.’

犹大的族长必心里说：‘耶路撒冷的居民倚靠万军之耶和华他们的神，就作我们的能力。’

犹大的族长心里要说：‘耶路撒冷的居民因倚靠万军之耶和华—他们的上帝，就成为我的力量。’

犹大的族长心里要说：‘耶路撒冷的居民因倚靠万军之耶和华—他们的神，就成为我的力量。’

那时，犹大的族长必心里说，‘耶路撒冷的居民从他们的上帝——万军之耶和华那里得到了力量。’

那时，犹大的族长必心里说：‘耶路撒冷的居民，靠万军之耶和华他们的神得着力量。’

猶大的族長必心裏說：『耶路撒冷的居民倚靠萬軍之耶和華－他們的神，就作我們的能力。』

猶大的族長心裏要說：『耶路撒冷的居民因倚靠萬軍之耶和華－他們的上帝，就成為我的力量。』

猶大的族長心裏要說：『耶路撒冷的居民因倚靠萬軍之耶和華－他們的神，就成為我的力量。』

那時，猶大的族長必心裡說，『耶路撒冷的居民從他們的上帝——萬軍之耶和華那裡得到了力量。』

那時，猶大的族長必心裡說：‘耶路撒冷的居民，靠萬軍之耶和華他們的神得著力量。’

那時猶大族系就必心裏說：「耶路撒冷的居民是靠着萬軍之永恆主他們的上帝以得力量的。」

猶大的族長們心裡就說：『耶路撒冷的居民藉著萬軍之耶和華他們的神，成為我們的力量！』

猶大族長意謂、耶路撒冷居民、恃其上帝萬軍之耶和華、為我之力、

猶大之牧伯、自謂耶路撒冷居民、恃其上帝萬有之主耶和華、遂得能力、以左右余、

猶大諸牧伯自言、自言或作心中曰耶路撒冷居民、賴其天主萬有之主、得力以助我、

Then the clans of Judah will say in their hearts,‘ The people of Jerusalem are strong, because the Lord Almighty is their God.’

Then the clans of Judah shall say to themselves,‘ The inhabitants of Jerusalem have strength through the Lord of hosts, their God.’

And the clans of Judah will say to themselves,‘ The people of Jerusalem have found strength in the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, their God.’

Then each of the leaders of Judah will think to himself: The residents of Jerusalem are my strength through the LORD of Armies, their God.

Then the clans of Judah will say in their hearts,‘ The inhabitants of Jerusalem are a strong support for us through the Lord of armies, their God.’

And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart,‘ The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in the Lord of hosts, their God.’

And the chieftains of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in Jehovah of hosts their God.

Then each of the leaders of Judah will think to himself: The residents of Jerusalem are my strength through the Lord of Hosts, their God.

And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem[ shall be] my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.

Then the leaders of Judah will say to themselves,‘ The inhabitants of Jerusalem are a means of strength to us through their God, the LORD who rules over all.’

The chieftains of Judah will say in their heart,‘ The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in Yahweh of Armies their God.’

God gives me strength for the battle. He keeps my way secure.

I will make my people strong. They will live in safety because of me,” announces the Lord.

He will help those who are fair when they judge. He will give strength to those who turn back their enemies at the city gate.

Lord, you gave me strength to fight the battle. You made my enemies humble in front of me.

I will give you leaders like the ones you had long ago. I will give you rulers like those you had at the beginning. Then you will be called the City That Does What Is Right. You will also be called the Faithful City.”

The nations were all around me. But by the Lord’ s power I destroyed them.They were around me on every side. But by the Lord’ s power I destroyed them.They attacked me like swarms of bees. But they were burned up as quickly as thorns in a fire. By the Lord’ s power I destroyed them.I was pushed back and about to be killed. But the Lord helped me.The Lord gives me strength and makes me secure. He has saved me.

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.“ All those who are angry with you will be put to shame. And they will be dishonored. Those who oppose you will be destroyed. And they will vanish.You might search for your enemies. But you will not find them. Those who go to war against you will completely disappear.I am the Lord your God. I take hold of your right hand. I say to you,‘ Do not be afraid. I will help you.’Family of Jacob, you are as weak as a worm. But do not be afraid. People of Israel, there are only a few of you. But do not be afraid. I myself will help you,” announces the Lord. He is the one who sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel.He says,“ I will make you into a threshing sled. It will be new and sharp. It will have many teeth. You will grind the mountains down and crush them. You will turn the hills into nothing but straw.You will toss them in the air. A strong wind will catch them and blow them away. You will be glad because I will make that happen. You will praise me. I am the Holy One of Israel.

“ I will make the family of Judah strong. I will save the tribes of Joseph. I will bring them back because I have tender love for them. It will be as if I had not sent them away. I am the Lord their God. I will help them.

God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble.

Give praise to the Lord, my Rock. He trains my hands for war. He trains my fingers for battle.

Tell how powerful God is. He rules as king over Israel. The skies show how powerful he is.How wonderful is God in his holy place! The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Give praise to God!

Your rulers refuse to obey the Lord. They join forces with robbers. All of them love to accept money from those who want special favors. They are always looking for gifts from other people. They don’t stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. They don’t do it for widows either.

A king will come who will do what is right. His officials will govern fairly.

The Lord has made you fall into a deep sleep. He has closed the eyes of your prophets. He has covered the heads of your seers so they can’t see.

Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed king. He answers him from his sacred home in heaven. The power of God’s right hand gives victory to the king.Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.

The Lord will roar like a lion from Jerusalem. His voice will sound like thunder from Zion. The earth and the heavens will tremble. But the Lord will keep the people of Israel safe. He will be a place of safety for them.

Only then would I turn my back on the children of Jacob and my servant David. Only then would I not choose one of David’s sons to rule over the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. But I will bless my people with great success again. I will love them with tender love.’ ”

The prince will own this land in Israel. And my princes will not crush my people anymore. Instead, they will allow the people of Israel to receive their own share of land. It will be divided up based on their tribes.”The Lord and King says,“ Princes of Israel, you have gone far enough! Stop hurting others. Do not crush them. Do what is fair and right. Stop taking my people’s land away from them,” announces the Lord and King.

But he said to me,“ My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me.Because of how I suffered for Christ, I’m glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.

Rulers of Sodom, hear the Lord’ s message. People of Gomorrah, listen to the instruction of our God.

“ At that time Judah’s family groups will be like a fire pot in a pile of wood. They will be like a burning torch among bundles of grain. They will destroy all the surrounding nations on every side. But Jerusalem will remain unharmed in its place.

Instead of bronze I will bring you gold. In place of iron I will give you silver. Instead of wood I will bring you bronze. In place of stones I will give you iron. I will make peace govern you. I will make godliness rule over you.

Their leader will be one of their own people. Their ruler will rise up from among them. I will bring him near. And he will come close to me. He will commit himself to serve me,” announces the Lord.

My heart is with the princes in Israel. It’s with the people who follow them just because they want to. Praise the Lord!