9. The mother of sevenwill grow weak and gasp for air;her sun will set while it is yet day;she will be ashamed and disgraced.I will deliver the survivors to the sword,to the power of their enemies,declares the Lord.
10. I wish I had never been born! I have become a source of conflict and dissension in my own country. Even though I haven’t lent or borrowed, still everyone curses me.
11. The Lord said:Haven’t I taken care of you?Haven’t I helped you with your enemiesin time of trouble and distress?
12. Can a person shatter iron,iron from the north, or bronze?
13. Your wealth and belongingsI will deliver as plunder,without a fee,because of all your sinsthroughout your territory.