22. They will break into my temple and leave it unfit as a place to worship me, but I will look away and let it happen.
23. Your whole country is in confusion! Murder and violence are everywhere in Israel,
24. so I will tell the most wicked nations to come and take over your homes. They will put an end to the pride you have in your strong army, and they will make your places of worship unfit to use.
25. You will be terrified and will desperately look for peace—but there will be no peace.
26. One tragedy will follow another, and you'll hear only bad news. People will beg prophets to give them a message from me. Priests will stop teaching my Law, and wise leaders won't be able to give advice.
27. Even your king and his officials will lose hope and cry in despair. Your hands will tremble with fear.I will punish you for your sins and treat you the same way you have treated others. Then you will know that I am the Lord.