21. For the Lord will rise up, as he did at Mount Perazim,he will rouse himself, as he did in the Valley of Gibeon,to accomplish his work,his peculiar work,to perform his task,his strange task.
22. So now, do not mock,or your chains will become heavier!For I have heard a message about decreed destruction,from the sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, against the entire land.
23. Pay attention and listen to my message!Be attentive and listen to what I have to say!
24. Does a farmer just keep on plowing at planting time?Does he keep breaking up and harrowing his ground?
25. Once he has leveled its surface, does he not scatter the seed of the caraway plant,sow the seed of the cumin plant,and plant the wheat, barley, and grain in their designated places?