Isaiah 57:9
The Scripture
(9) And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the people of Judah are warned that their idolatry and disobedience will bring disaster, and God will not give them a blessing until they turn away from evil. The king is called to repent and the temple is described as a place of false worship, showing the nation's spiritual emptiness. The chapter ends with a promise that God will restore the land when the people obey Him.
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