1. Hear this word which I take up for you as a dirge, O house of Israel:
2. She has fallen, she will not rise again- The virgin Israel. She lies neglected on her land; There is none to raise her up.
3. For thus says the Lord God, "The city which goes forth a thousand strong Will have a hundred left, And the one which goes forth a hundred strong Will have ten left to the house of Israel."
4. For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel, "Seek Me that you may live.
5. "But do not resort to Bethel And do not come to Gilgal, Nor cross over to Beersheba; For Gilgal will certainly go into captivity And Bethel will come to trouble.