“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.

“‘The Lord said to my Lord:
    “Sit at my right hand

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’^[a](A)

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’^[b](B)

“‘Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings
    forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel?