20. Waves of destruction roll over the land,until it lies in complete desolation.Suddenly my tents are destroyed;in a moment my shelters are crushed.
21. How long must I see the battle flagsand hear the trumpets of war?
22. “My people are foolishand do not know me,” says the lord.“They are stupid childrenwho have no understanding.They are clever enough at doing wrong,but they have no idea how to do right!”
23. I looked at the earth, and it was empty and formless.I looked at the heavens, and there was no light.