18. They will dress themselves in burlap;horror and shame will cover them.They will shave their headsin sorrow and remorse.
19. “They will throw their money in the streets,tossing it out like worthless trash.Their silver and gold won’t save themon that day of the lord’s anger.It will neither satisfy nor feed them,for their greed can only trip them up.
20. They were proud of their beautiful jewelryand used it to make detestable idols and vile images.Therefore, I will make all their wealthdisgusting to them.
21. I will give it as plunder to foreigners,to the most wicked of nations,and they will defile it.
22. I will turn my eyes from themas these robbers invade and defile my treasured land.
23. “Prepare chains for my people,for the land is bloodied by terrible crimes.Jerusalem is filled with violence.
24. I will bring the most ruthless of nationsto occupy their homes.I will break down their proud fortressesand defile their sanctuaries.
25. Terror and trembling will overcome my people.They will look for peace but not find it.
26. Calamity will follow calamity;rumor will follow rumor.They will look in vainfor a vision from the prophets.They will receive no teaching from the priestsand no counsel from the leaders.
27. The king and the prince will stand helpless,weeping in despair,and the people’s handswill tremble with fear.I will bring on themthe evil they have done to others,and they will receive the punishmentthey so richly deserve.Then they will know that I am the lord.”