9. For her wound is incurable;it has come even to Judah.It has reached to the gate of my people,even to Jerusalem.
10. Do not announce it in Gath,do not weep at all;In Beth-leaphrahroll in the dust.
11. Pass by,you who dwell in Shaphir!The inhabitants of Zaanando not come forth from their city.There is lamentation in Beth-ezel.It will withdraw its support from you.
12. The inhabitants of Marothhope for good,But evil has come down from the Lordto the gate of Jerusalem.
13. Harness steeds to the chariots,inhabitants of Lachish;You are the beginning of sinfor daughter Zion,For in you were foundthe crimes of Israel.
14. Therefore you must give back the dowryto Moresheth-gath;The houses of Achzib are a dry stream bedto the kings of Israel.
15. Again I will bring the conqueror to you,inhabitants of Mareshah;The glory of Israel shall comeeven to Adullam.