Isaiah 3:16-26 (New International Version)
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The LORD says, "The women of Zion1 are haughty, walking along with outstretched necks,2 flirting with their eyes, tripping along with mincing steps, with ornaments jingling on their ankles.
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Therefore the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the women of Zion; the LORD will make their scalps bald.3"
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In that day4 the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and headbands and crescent necklaces,5
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the earrings and bracelets6 and veils,7
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the headdresses8 and ankle chains and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms,
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the signet rings and nose rings,9
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the fine robes and the capes and cloaks,10 the purses
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and mirrors, and the linen garments11 and tiaras12 and shawls.
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Instead of fragrance13 there will be a stench;14 instead of a sash,15 a rope; instead of well-dressed hair, baldness;16 instead of fine clothing, sackcloth;17 instead of beauty,18 branding.19
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Your men will fall by the sword,20 your warriors in battle.21
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The gates22 of Zion will lament and mourn;23 destitute,24 she will sit on the ground.25
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