אָתָה

He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.

He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”

For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me.

For when only a few years are past I will go the way of no return.

They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in.

Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him.

Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.

…when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.

The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.”

Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food.

The islands see and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward.

Tell us the things that are to come, so that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do something good or evil, that we may look on together in dismay.

I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay.

Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place.

Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands?

Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest.

“Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”

“Return, O faithless children, and I will heal your faithlessness.” “Here we are. We come to You, for You are the LORD our God.

Is not My inheritance to Me like a speckled bird of prey with other birds of prey circling against her? Go, gather all the beasts of the field; bring them to devour her.

And you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion—the former dominion will be restored to you; sovereignty will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.”