6. That which makes her seasons certain,her wealth, salvation, wisdom, and knowledge,is the fear of the Lord, her treasure.
7. See, the men of Ariel cry out in the streets,the messengers of Shalem weep bitterly.
8. The highways are desolate,travelers have quit the paths,Covenants are broken, witnesses spurned;yet no one gives it a thought.
9. The country languishes in mourning,Lebanon withers with shame;Sharon is like the Arabah,Bashan and Carmel are stripped bare.
10. Now I will rise up, says the Lord,now exalt myself,now lift myself up.
11. You conceive dry grass, bring forth stubble;my spirit shall consume you like fire.
12. The peoples shall be burned to lime,thorns cut down to burn in fire.
13. Hear, you who are far off, what I have done;you who are near, acknowledge my might.
14. In Zion sinners are in dread,trembling grips the impious:“Who of us can live with consuming fire?who of us can live with everlasting flames?”