Isaiah 8:11-15 For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,… Translated into modern language, the prophet's lesson is this — that those who in a time of difficulty and temptation sacrifice principle to expediency, sad abandon the clear path of duty for a course which may seem to lead to some greater immediate advantage, must not be surprised if the penalty which they ultimately have to pay be a severe one. (Prof. S. R. Driver, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, |
    |