Rocky Times
- God warns evil-doers that, when they stop destroying things, they'll be destroyed. And the treachery they've used will be turned back against them.
- Isaiah asks God to have mercy on the people and pays tribute to God's strength and battle prowess.
- He says that the fear of God is Zion's greatest treasure.
- But valiant people are crying in the streets; no travelers are on the highways. Lebanon and other places are withering away. It's kind of a mess.
- God says that he will exalt himself by destroying everybody, like throwing thorns into a fire.
- God asks the people to acknowledge him and poses the question, "Who can endure my fire?" No surprise—it's righteous people, who don't look at evil or take bribes.
- The righteous will be able to take refuge in rocks and have enough food and water to survive.
Roll On, Big River
- The people will finally be able to see a beautiful and majestic king in a land that is equally great.
- Instead of being surrounded by Babylonians and other foreigners who don't speak their language, they'll see that Jerusalem has become a nice, quiet, pious place.
- God will be present, but like a river that can't be crossed by human ships.
- Everyone will divide up their spoils, including the lame.
- Sickness will disappear and everyone will be forgiven for their sins.