1 I saw the Lord standing by the altar, and he said:
2 Even if they dig their way into Sheol,
3 Even if they hide on top of Mount Carmel,
4 Even if they go into exile ahead of their enemies,
5 The Almighty Lord of Armies touches the earth.
6 The one who builds stairs up to heaven
7 You people of Israel are like the people from Sudan, says the Lord.
8 I, the Almighty Lord, have my eyes on this sinful kingdom.
9 I’m going to give the order.
10 All the sinners among my people are thinking,
11 On that day I will set up David’s fallen tent.
12 They will capture the few survivors of Edom
13 The days are going to come, declares the Lord,
14 I will restore my people Israel.
15 I will plant the people of Israel in their land,