Isa 30:12-13 | NETfull | 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 30:12-13

12 For this reason this is what the Holy One of Israel says:
“You have rejected this message; ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ Heb “and you trust in oppression and cunning.”}
and rely on that kind of behavior. ^{▼▼ Heb “and you lean on it”; NAB “and depend on it.”}
13 So this sin will become your downfall.
You will be like a high wall
that bulges and cracks and is ready to collapse;
it crumbles suddenly, in a flash. ^{▼▼ The verse reads literally, “So this sin will become for you like a breach ready to fall, bulging on a high wall, the breaking of which comes suddenly, in a flash.” Their sin produces guilt and will result in judgment. Like a wall that collapses their fall will be swift and sudden.}