13. Look, he advances like clouds; his chariots are like a storm. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined!
14. Wash the evil from your heart, Jerusalem,so that you will be delivered.How long will you harbormalicious thoughts within you?
15. For a voice announces from Dan,proclaiming malice from Mount Ephraim.
16. Warn the nations: Look!Proclaim to Jerusalem:Those who besiege are comingfrom a distant land; they raise their voicesagainst the cities of Judah.
17. They have her surrounded like those who guard a field,because she has rebelled against Me. This is the Lord’s declaration.
18. Your way of life and your actionshave brought this on you. This is your punishment. It is very bitter,because it has reached your heart!
19. My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in agony!Oh, the pain in my heart! My heart pounds;I cannot be silent.For you, my soul,have heard the sound of the ram’s horn —the shout of battle.
20. Disaster after disaster is reportedbecause the whole land is destroyed.Suddenly my tents are destroyed,my tent curtains, in a moment.