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1 See now, the Lord, the LORD Almighty, is about to take from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: all supplies of food and all supplies of water,
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1 See now, the Lord, the LORD Almighty, is about to take from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: all supplies of food and all supplies of water,
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2 the hero and warrior, the judge and prophet, the soothsayer and elder,
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2 the hero and warrior, the judge and prophet, the soothsayer and elder,
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3 the captain of fifty and man of rank, the counselor, skilled craftsman and clever enchanter.
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3 the captain of fifty and man of rank, the counselor, skilled craftsman and clever enchanter.
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4 I will make boys their officials; mere children will govern them.
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4 I will make boys their officials; mere children will govern them.
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5 People will oppress each other-- man against man, neighbor against neighbor. The young will rise up against the old, the base against the honorable.
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5 People will oppress each other-- man against man, neighbor against neighbor. The young will rise up against the old, the base against the honorable.
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6 A man will seize one of his brothers at his father's home, and say, "You have a cloak, you be our leader; take charge of this heap of ruins!"
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6 A man will seize one of his brothers at his father's home, and say, "You have a cloak, you be our leader; take charge of this heap of ruins!"
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7 But in that day he will cry out, "I have no remedy. I have no food or clothing in my house; do not make me the leader of the people."
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7 But in that day he will cry out, "I have no remedy. I have no food or clothing in my house; do not make me the leader of the people."
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8 Jerusalem staggers, Judah is falling; their words and deeds are against the LORD, defying his glorious presence.
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8 Jerusalem staggers, Judah is falling; their words and deeds are against the LORD, defying his glorious presence.
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9 The look on their faces testifies against them; they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves.
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9 The look on their faces testifies against them; they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves.
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10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.
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10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.
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11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.
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11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.
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12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. O my people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path.
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12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. O my people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path.
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13 The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.
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13 The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.
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14 The LORD enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: "It is you who have ruined my vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses.
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14 The LORD enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: "It is you who have ruined my vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses.
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15 What do you mean by crushing my people and grinding the faces of the poor?" declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty.
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15 What do you mean by crushing my people and grinding the faces of the poor?" declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty.
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16 The LORD says, "The women of Zion are haughty, walking along with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, tripping along with mincing steps, with ornaments jingling on their ankles.
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16 The LORD says, "The women of Zion are haughty, walking along with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, tripping along with mincing steps, with ornaments jingling on their ankles.
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17 Therefore the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the women of Zion; the LORD will make their scalps bald."
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17 Therefore the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the women of Zion; the LORD will make their scalps bald."
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18 In that day the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and headbands and crescent necklaces,
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18 In that day the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and headbands and crescent necklaces,
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19 the earrings and bracelets and veils,
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19 the earrings and bracelets and veils,
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20 the headdresses and ankle chains and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms,
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20 the headdresses and ankle chains and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms,
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21 the signet rings and nose rings,
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21 the signet rings and nose rings,
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22 the fine robes and the capes and cloaks, the purses
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22 the fine robes and the capes and cloaks, the purses
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23 and mirrors, and the linen garments and tiaras and shawls.
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23 and mirrors, and the linen garments and tiaras and shawls.
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24 Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a sash, a rope; instead of well-dressed hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, branding.
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24 Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a sash, a rope; instead of well-dressed hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, branding.
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25 Your men will fall by the sword, your warriors in battle.
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25 Your men will fall by the sword, your warriors in battle.
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26 The gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.
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26 The gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
