24. I will bring the most wicked of nationsto take possession of their houses.I will put an end to the pride of the mighty,and their sanctuaries will be desecrated.
25. When terror comes,they will seek peace in vain.
26. Calamity upon calamity will come,and rumour upon rumour.They will go searching for a vision from the prophet,priestly instruction in the law will cease,the counsel of the elders will come to an end.
27. The king will mourn,the prince will be clothed with despair,and the hands of the people of the land will tremble.I will deal with them according to their conduct,and by their own standards I will judge them.‘ “Then they will know that I am the Lord.” ’