12 And the people shall be like the burnings of lime;
^aLike thorns cut up they shall be burned in the fire. ‡

13 Hear, ^ayou who are afar off, what I have done;
And you who are near, acknowledge My might.” ‡

15 He who ^awalks righteously and speaks uprightly,
He who despises the gain of oppressions,
Who gestures with his hands, refusing bribes,
Who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed,
And ^bshuts his eyes from seeing evil: ‡

16 He will dwell on¹ high;
His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks;
Bread will be given him,
His water will be sure. ‡