Isaiah 8:20-22 They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people do not speak these words, it is because there is no light (truth) in them.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁰ They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people do not speak these words, it is because there is no light (truth) in them. ²¹ They will pass through the land when they are hard-pressed (destressed) and hungry. When they are hungry, they will be furious. Then they will look up and curse their king and God. ²² They will look toward the nations of the earth and see only distress and gloom. They will go in anguish and be banished into darkness.