29. Do not rejoice, all you Philistines,that the rod that struck you is broken;from the root of that snake will spring up a viper,its fruit will be a darting, venomous serpent.
30. The poorest of the poor will find pasture,and the needy will lie down in safety.But your root I will destroy by famine;it will slay your survivors.
31. Wail, you gate! Howl, you city!Melt away, all you Philistines!A cloud of smoke comes from the north,and there is not a straggler in its ranks.
32. What answer shall be givento the envoys of that nation?‘The Lord has established Zion,and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.’