The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hands on their mouths; their ears shall be deaf—the nations' futile opposition to God's purposes will result in shame and silence as they recognize their own powerlessness. The image of laying hands on their mouths signifies enforced silence and the inability to boast or mock. The deafness of their ears shows that they will be unable to hear or heed any further counsel or resistance. The shame of the nations flows from the recognition of their powerlessness before God's might. This verse asserts that vindication of God's people involves the humbling and silencing of opposing powers. The contrast between the might of the nations and their ultimate powerlessness emphasizes God's supremacy.

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