32 What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation? "The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge."
32 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust
32 What will one answer the messengers of the nation? "The Lord has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people find refuge."
32 What does one say to outsiders who ask questions? Tell them, "God has established Zion. Those in need and in trouble find refuge in her."
32 What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord has founded Zion, And the poor of His people shall take refuge in it.
32 What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them, "The Lord has built Jerusalem ; its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 14:32
Commentary on Isaiah 14:28-32
(Read Isaiah 14:28-32)
Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine and war. Hezekiah would be more terrible to them than Uzziah had been. Instead of rejoicing, there would be lamentation, for the whole land would be ruined. Such destruction will come upon the proud and rebellious, but the Lord founded Zion for a refuge to poor sinners, who flee from the wrath to come, and trust in his mercy through Christ Jesus. Let us tell all around of our comforts and security, and exhort them to seek the same refuge and salvation.