Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and rely thereon;

For this cause the Holy One of Israel says, Because you will not give ear to this word, and are looking for help in ways of deceit and evil, and are putting your hope in them:

Οθεν ουτω λεγει ο Αγιος του Ισραηλ· Επειδη καταφρονειτε τον λογον τουτον και ελπιζετε επι την απατην και πονηριαν και επιστηριζεσθε επι ταυτα·

Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon: