24. We have heard the report of it, our hands grow weak. Distress has taken hold of us, pain as of a woman in labour.
25. Do not go out into the field, nor walk by the way. Because of the sword of the enemy, fear is on every side.
26. O daughter of my people, gird on sackcloth, and roll about in ashes! Make mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation because suddenly the ravager shall come upon us.
27. “I have made you a trier and a stronghold among My people, so that you know, and shall try their way.
28. “All of them are rebels of rebels, walking as slanderers. They are bronze and iron, all of them are corrupters.