7. Be silent in the presence of the Almighty Lord,because the day of the Lord is near.The Lord has prepared a sacrifice.He has invited his special guests.
8. “On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice I will punish the officials,the king’s sons, and all who dress in foreign clothing.
9. On that day I will punish all who jump over the doorwayand all who fill their master’s house with violence and deception.
10. On that day a loud cry will come from Fish Gate,a howling from the Second Part of the city,and a loud crashing sound from the hills,” declares the Lord.
11. “Howl, inhabitants of the Mortar,because all the merchants will be destroyedand all who handle money will be killed.
12. “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish thosewho are satisfied with their hardened lifestyle,who think that the Lord won’t do anything—good or bad.