11. Israel was brutally crushed.They got what they deservedfor worshipping useless idols.
12. Now I, the Lord,will fill Israel with maggotsand make Judah rot.
13. When Israel and Judah sawtheir sickness and wounds,Israel asked help from Assyriaand its mighty king.But the king cannot cure themor heal their wounds.
14. So I'll become a fierce lionattacking Israel and Judah.I'll snatch and carry offwhat I want,and no one can stop me.
15. Then I'll return to my templeuntil they confess their guiltand worship me,until they are desperateand beg for my help.