16 therefore thus says the Lord God,
“Behold, I am the one who has laid [1] as a foundation in Zion,
a stone, a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation:
‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’
17 And I will make justice the line,
and righteousness the plumb line;
and hail will sweep away the refuge of lies,
and waters will overwhelm the shelter.” (ESV)
[1] 28:16 Dead Sea Scroll I am laying