4. Because of the multitude of harlotries of the seductive harlot,The mistress of sorceries,Who sells nations through her harlotries,And families through her sorceries.
5. “Behold, I am against you,” says the Lord of hosts;“I will lift your skirts over your face,I will show the nations your nakedness,And the kingdoms your shame.
6. I will cast abominable filth upon you,Make you vile,And make you a spectacle.
7. It shall come to pass that all who look upon youWill flee from you, and say,‘Nineveh is laid waste!Who will bemoan her?’Where shall I seek comforters for you?”
8. Are you better than No AmonThat was situated by the River,That had the waters around her,Whose rampart was the sea,Whose wall was the sea?
9. Ethiopia and Egypt were her strength,And it was boundless;Put and Lubim were your helpers.
10. Yet she was carried away,She went into captivity;Her young children also were dashed to piecesAt the head of every street;They cast lots for her honorable men,And all her great men were bound in chains.