25. Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.
26. O daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth, and roll yourself about in ashes: make yourself mourn, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.
27. I have set you for a tester and a fortress among my people, that you may know and test their way.
28. They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are bronze and iron; they are all corrupters.
29. The bellows blow fiercely, the lead is consumed by the fire; the smelter refines in vain: for the wicked are not removed.
30. Rejected silver shall men call them, because the LORD has rejected them.