MLV(i)
13 For he has said, I have done it by the strength of my hand and by my wisdom, for I have understanding. And I have removed the bounds of the peoples and have robbed their treasures. And like a valiant man I have brought down those who sit on thrones.
14 And my hand has found as a nest the riches of the peoples. And like a gathering of eggs that are forsaken, I have gathered all the earth. And there was none that moved the wing, or that opened the mouth, or chirped.
15 Shall the axe boast itself against he who hews with it? Shall the saw magnify itself against he who wields it? As if a rod should wield those who lift it up, or as if a staff should lift up he who is not wood.
16 Therefore will the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, send among his fat ones, leanness and under his glory there will be kindled a burning like the burning of fire. 17 And the light of Israel will be for a fire and his Holy One for a flame and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day. 18 And he will consume the glory of his forest and of his fruitful field, both soul and body. And it will be as when a standard-bearer faints. 19 And the remnant of the trees of his forest will be few, so that a child may write them.
15 Shall the axe boast itself against he who hews with it? Shall the saw magnify itself against he who wields it? As if a rod should wield those who lift it up, or as if a staff should lift up he who is not wood.
16 Therefore will the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, send among his fat ones, leanness and under his glory there will be kindled a burning like the burning of fire. 17 And the light of Israel will be for a fire and his Holy One for a flame and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day. 18 And he will consume the glory of his forest and of his fruitful field, both soul and body. And it will be as when a standard-bearer faints. 19 And the remnant of the trees of his forest will be few, so that a child may write them.