1. (4:14) But now slash yourself, daughter surrounded by soldiers!We are besieged!With a scepter they strike Israel’s ruleron the side of his face.
2. (5:1) As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf,one whose origins are in the distant past.