Isaiah 14:5
The Scripture
(5) The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the Israelites' boastful hope that they will be like the great nations, especially Babylon, and that they will be exalted above their enemies. God rebukes this pride, warning that their plans will be destroyed and they will be humbled.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 14:29Isaiah 9:4Isaiah 10:5Psalms 125:3Jeremiah 48:15Jeremiah 48:16Jeremiah 48:17
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