27 (A)For the Lord of hosts has purposed,
    and who will annul it?
(B)His hand is stretched out,
    and who will turn it back?

An Oracle Concerning Philistia

28 In the year that (C)King Ahaz died came this (D)oracle:

29 Rejoice not, (E)O Philistia, all of you,
    that (F)the rod that struck you is broken,
for from the serpent's root will come forth an adder,
    and its fruit will be a (G)flying fiery serpent.

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