Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches.

I was angry with my people, I have profaned my inheritance, and given them into your hand: you did show them no mercy; upon the aged have you very heavily laid your yoke.

For my own sake, even for my own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be profaned? and I will not give my glory unto another.

It may be the LORD your God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD your God has heard: therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left.