Nations Call Together and a Poor Remnant Rests without Fear

Peoples receive a lip fit for calling, and they serve side by side

Then the LORD turns to the peoples a pure lip, so they may all call on the LORD's name and serve him with one shoulder. Beyond the rivers of Cush, suppliants bring an offering. Verse 10's grammar is exceptionally difficult; converted nations, dispersed Judeans, or a damaged line are all proposed, and none is certain. What is clear is a horizon wider than Judah, joined to worship rather than to a last massacre.

Pure lip is speech acceptable for invocation. It does not require Hebrew, English, one accent, or the silencing of minority languages. One shoulder is coordinated service, not cultural erasure, forced conversion, or a single political order.

Jerusalem's proud are removed; a poor remnant rests without lies

In that day Jerusalem will not be ashamed for her deeds, because those who rejoice in pride are taken from her midst and she will no more be haughty on the holy mountain. The LORD leaves an afflicted and poor people who take refuge in his name. The remnant of Israel do no iniquity, speak no lies, feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

The remnant is still Israel: lowly, truthful, fed, and unafraid. A church does not replace them. Poor and humble names vulnerability and trust; it is not a warrant to romanticize poverty or to command people to remain under exploitation. Freedom from fear is the picture of safe pasture, not a promise that faithful people will never face danger or trauma.