15 Because you have said, "We have made a covenant with death,
And with 28:15 I.e., the netherworldSheol we have made a 28:15 As in some ancient versions; MT seerpact.
The 28:15 Or overwhelming scourgegushing flood will not reach us when it passes by,
Because we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception."
16 Therefore this is what the Lord 28:16 Heb YHWH, usually rendered LordGod says:
"Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone,
A precious cornerstone for the foundation, 28:16 Lit well-laidfirmly placed.
The one who believes in it will not be 28:16 Lit in a hurrydisturbed.