The People of the Lord Have a Great Pride

Under the reign of Uzziah Israel had prospered and had known military success against its neighbors. However it seems that they had taken on some of the character of these surrounding nations. Isaiah makes a startling statement at the end of verse 9 do not forgive them. He does not want the Lord to leave his people's sin and pride unpunished just to wink at his people's hubris and self-importance. This proud people unless they humbled themselves quickly would find themselves brought low by the Lord. In verses 12 to 17 it is described as a time when the lofty pride of men would be locked down. The day of the Lord was often seen as a time of vind