4. I will send them great trouble—all the things they feared.For when I called, they did not answer.When I spoke, they did not listen.They deliberately sinned before my very eyesand chose to do what they know I despise.”
5. Hear this message from the lord,all you who tremble at his words:“Your own people hate youand throw you out for being loyal to my name.‘Let the lord be honored!’ they scoff.‘Be joyful in him!’But they will be put to shame.
6. What is all the commotion in the city?What is that terrible noise from the Temple?It is the voice of the lordtaking vengeance against his enemies.