For behold , the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support : the whole supply of food ... ... and water ,
the mighty man and the warrior ... , the judge and the prophet , the soothsayer and the elder ,
the commander of fifty and the dignitary ... , the counselor , the cunning magician , and the clever enchanter.
“ I will make mere lads their leaders , and children will rule
The people will oppress one another , man against man , neighbor against neighbor ; the young will rise up against the old , and the base against the honorable.
A man - will seize his brother within his father’s house : “ You have a cloak — you be leader ! vvv Take charge of this heap of rubble. ”
On that day he will cry aloud - : “ I am not a healer. I have no food ... or clothing in my house. Do not make me leader of the people ! ”
For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD , defying His glorious presence.
The expression on their faces testifies and like Sodom they flaunt their sin ; they do not conceal it. Woe to them , for they have brought disaster
Tell the righteous - it will be well with them , for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Woe to the wicked ; disaster is upon them ! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done
Youths oppress My people , and women rule O My people , your guides mislead you ; they turn you ... from your paths.
The LORD arises to contend ; He stands to judge the people.
The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people : “ You have devoured the vineyard ; the plunder of the poor is in your houses.
Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor ? ” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.
The LORD also says : “ Because ... the daughters of Zion are haughty — walking with heads held high and wanton eyes , prancing and skipping as they go , jingling the bracelets on their ankles —
the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion , and the LORD will make their foreheads bare. ”
In that day the Lord - will take away their finery : (their) anklets and headbands and crescents ;
(their) pendants , bracelets , and veils ;
(their) headdresses , ankle chains , and sashes ; (their) perfume bottles and charms ;
(their) signet rings and nose rings ;
(their) festive robes , capes , cloaks , and purses ;
and (their) mirrors , linen garments , tiaras , and shawls.
Instead of fragrance there will be a stench ; ... instead of a belt , a rope ; instead of styled hair , baldness ; instead of fine clothing , sackcloth ... ; instead of beauty , shame.
Your men will fall by the sword , and your warriors in battle.
And the gates (of Zion) will lament and mourn ; destitute , she will sit on the ground.