1. A king will come who will do what is right. His officials will govern fairly.
2. Each man will be like a place to get out of the wind. He will be like a place to hide from storms. He'll be like streams of water flowing in the desert. He'll be like the shadow of a huge rock in a dry and thirsty land.
3. Then the eyes of those who see won't be closed anymore. The ears of those who hear will listen to the truth.
4. The minds of thoughtless people will know and understand. Tongues that stutter will speak clearly.
5. Foolish people won't be considered noble anymore. Those who are worthless won't be highly respected.
6. A foolish person says foolish things. His mind is full of evil thoughts. He doesn't do what is right. He tells lies about the Lord. He doesn't give hungry people any food. He doesn't let thirsty people have any water.
7. The one who is worthless uses sinful methods. He makes evil plans against poor people. He destroys them with his lies. He does it even when those people are right.
8. But the man who is noble makes noble plans. And by doing noble things he succeeds.
9. You women who are so contented, pay attention to me. You who feel so secure, listen to what I have to say.
10. You feel secure now. But in a little over a year you will tremble with fear. The grape harvest will fail. There won't be any fruit.
11. So tremble, you contented women. Tremble with fear, you who feel so secure. Take your fine clothes off. Put black clothes on.