Oracle of Deliverance to Judah

12 This is what the Lord says:

“Even though they are powerful –

and what is more, even though their army is numerous –

nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away!

Although I afflicted you,

I will afflict you no more.

13 And now, I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck;

I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”