12. This is what the Lord says:Though they are strong and numerous,they will still be mowed down,and he will pass away.Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no longer.
13. For I will now break off his yoke from youand tear off your shackles.
14. The Lord has issued an order concerning you:There will be no offspringto carry on your name. I will eliminate the carved idol and cast imagefrom the house of your gods; I will prepare your grave,for you are contemptible.
15. Look to the mountains —the feet of one bringing good news and proclaiming peace!Celebrate your festivals, Judah;fulfill your vows.For the wicked one will never againmarch through you;he will be entirely wiped out.