17. It is true, our Lord, that Assyrian kings have turned nations into deserts.
18. They destroyed the idols of wood and stone that the people of those nations had made and worshipped.
19. But you are our Lord and our God! We ask you to keep us safe from the Assyrian king. Then everyone in every kingdom on earth will know that you are the only God.
20. Isaiah went to Hezekiah and told him that the Lord God of Israel had said:Hezekiah, I heard your prayer about King Sennacherib of Assyria.
21. Now this is what I say to that king:The people of Jerusalemhate and make fun of you;they laughbehind your back.