14. You will be secure under a government that is just and fair.Your enemies will stay far away.You will live in peace,and terror will not come near.
15. If any nation comes to fight you,it is not because I sent them.Whoever attacks you will go down in defeat.
16. “I have created the blacksmithwho fans the coals beneath the forgeand makes the weapons of destruction.And I have created the armies that destroy.
17. But in that coming dayno weapon turned against you will succeed.You will silence every voiceraised up to accuse you.These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the lord;their vindication will come from me.I, the lord, have spoken!