9. You journeyed to the king with oiland multiplied your perfumes; you sent your envoys far off,and sent down even to Sheol.
10. You were wearied with the length of your way, but you did not say, “It is hopeless”;you found new life for your strength,and so you were not faint.
11. Whom did you dread and fear, so that you lied,and did not remember me,did not lay it to heart? Have I not held my peace, even for a long time,and you do not fear me?
12. I will declare your righteousness and your deeds,but they will not profit you.
13. When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you!The wind will carry them all off,a breath will take them away. But he who takes refuge in me shall possess the landand shall inherit my holy mountain.
14. And it shall be said, “Build up, build up, prepare the way,remove every obstruction from my people’s way.”