26. I thought about it: I could have struck them down,erased them from human memory,
27. but their enemies’ rage concerned me;their opponents might misunderstand.They might say, "Our strong hands,not the Lord’s, did all this,"
28. because they are not a thoughtful nation;they lack any insight.
29. If they had any wisdom, they would understand this;they would discern what will become of them.
30. How could one person chase off a thousand in battle?How could two people make ten thousand flee for their lives?Only because their rock sold them off,only because the Lord handed them over!