Covenant Quote by Bible
“Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: / Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Book of Isaiah, Chapter 28, verses 15‑16
Human reliance on deception and false security leads to vulnerability; true security comes from divine foundation and faith
In simple terms: Lying and falsehood give false safety; faith in God is the true foundation
Key Takeaway
Trust in God, avoid deceit
Themes
faith
deception
security
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
scriptural
prophetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
religion
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What false comforts do you rely on?
- How can you build a foundation of truth?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not protect against all worldly harms
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