Isa 30:12 | NET2full | STEP | For this reason this is what the Holy One of Israel says : “You have rejected this message ; you trust instead in your ability to oppress and trick , and rely on that kind of behavior.

‏ Isaiah 30:12

12 For this reason this is what the Holy One of Israel says:
“You have rejected this message; ^{▼▼tn The sentence actually begins with the word “because.” In the Hebrew text vv. 12-13 are one long sentence.}
you trust instead in your ability to oppress and trick, ^{▼▼tn Heb “and you trust in oppression and cunning.”}
and rely on that kind of behavior. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and you lean on it”; NAB “and depend on it.”}