Isaiah 17

what I remember:

This is what happens to those who take advantage of Israel. Damascus is the example. They are totally taken down, they are brought so low that Aram, in it's desolation, looks prosperous. Where there were forests, now there's twigs. The olive tree is still alive, and has 2 or 3 olives.

Even Israel is desolate -- they were once fat, now they're wasted away. You put extra effort into planting good vines and they are whithered and dead.

But, the good thing is that now, in your desperation, you remember who is God. You finally gave up on the idols and such.

about God:
called "God, your Savior" and "the Rock, your fortress", the "LORD almighty" and "the LORD the God of Israel". I like that He's still willing to be called the God of Israel, even though they've abandoned Him.

about me:
I'm not too different from Damascus here. It often takes desperation for me to give up hoping in things other than God (money, usually). How silly.