12. It’s a stronger wind than that. And it comes from the Lord. Now he will announce his judgment against the people of Judah.”
13. Look! The enemy rises up like a cloud.His chariots come like a windstorm.His horses are faster than eagles.How terrible it will be for us! We are ruined!
14. People of Jerusalem, clean the evil from your hearts and be saved.Don’t continue making evil plans.
15. A voice from Dan makes an announcement.From the mountains of Ephraim someone brings bad news.
16. “Report this to the nations.Spread this news in Jerusalem:‘Enemies are coming from a faraway country.They are shouting words of war against the cities of Judah.
17. The enemy has surrounded Jerusalem as men guard a field.This is because Judah turned against me,’” says the Lord.
18. “The way you have lived and actedhas brought this trouble to you.This is your punishment.How terrible it is!The pain stabs your heart!”