They shall be ashamed … shall go to confusion; rather, are ashamed … are gone to confusion—the "perfect of prophetic certainty." While the heathen that join themselves to Israel partake of their glory and salvation, such as abide by their idols are covered with shame and confusion.
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Isaiah 45:16
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