²² In his time of trouble King Ahaz became even more unfaithful^(A) to the Lord.

²⁸ Therefore say to them, ‘This is the nation that has not obeyed the Lord its God or responded to correction.^(A) Truth^(B) has perished; it has vanished from their lips.

¹¹ “But they refused to pay attention; stubbornly^(A) they turned their backs^(B) and covered their ears.^(C)