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What does Isaiah 33:4 mean?

"Your plunder will be gathered as the caterpillar gathers. Men will leap on it as locusts leap."

— Isaiah 33:4 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

Woe to you who destroy, but you weren’t destroyed; and who betray, but nobody betrayed you! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed; and when you have finished betrayal, you will be betrayed.

2

Yahweh, be gracious to us. We have waited for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

3

At the noise of the thunder, the peoples have fled. When you lift yourself up, the nations are scattered.

4

Your plunder will be gathered as the caterpillar gathers. Men will leap on it as locusts leap.

5

Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

6

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

7

Behold, their valiant ones cry outside; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

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