# Scripture contains this The scriptures are spoken of as if they were a container. This passage refers to the words that a person reads in scripture. Alternate translation: "This is what a prophet wrote in the scriptures long ago" # See The word "see" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows. # a cornerstone, chosen and valuable "a most important cornerstone, which I have chosen" # a cornerstone The prophet speaks of the Messiah as the most important stone in a building.