1For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is…
2the mighty man and the warrior, the judge…
3the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the…
4“I will make mere lads their leaders, and…
5The people will oppress one another, man against…
6A man will seize his brother within his…
7On that day he will cry aloud: “I…
8For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen…
9The expression on their faces testifies against them,…
10Tell the righteous it will be well with…
11Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them!…
12Youths oppress My people, and women rule over…
13The LORD arises to contend; He stands to…
14The LORD brings this charge against the elders…
15Why do you crush My people and grind…
16The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of…
17the Lord will bring sores on the heads…
18In that day the Lord will take away…
19their pendants, bracelets, and veils;
20their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume…
21their signet rings and nose rings;
22their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;
23and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.
24Instead of fragrance there will be a stench;…
25Your men will fall by the sword, and…
26And the gates of Zion will lament and…
