6. those who have turned back from following the Lord, who do not seek the Lord or inquire of him.”
7. Be silent before the Lord God!For the day of the Lord is near; the Lord has prepared a sacrificeand consecrated his guests.
8. And on the day of the Lord’s sacrifice— “I will punish the officials and the king’s sonsand all who array themselves in foreign attire.
9. On that day I will punisheveryone who leaps over the threshold,and those who fill their master’s housewith violence and fraud.
10. “On that day,” declares the Lord,“a cry will be heard from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second Quarter,a loud crash from the hills.
11. Wail, O inhabitants of the Mortar!For all the traders are no more;all who weigh out silver are cut off.