I will destroy Daughter Zion, who is as delicate and defenseless as a young maiden.

Will he find delight in the Almighty? Will he call out to God at all times?

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

For you will nurse from her satisfying breasts and be nourished; you will feed with joy from her milk-filled breasts.

Why pay money for something that will not nourish you? Why spend your hard-earned money on something that will not satisfy? Listen carefully to me and eat what is nourishing! Enjoy fine food!

At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,

Then you will find joy in your relationship to the Lord, and I will give you great prosperity, and cause crops to grow on the land I gave to your ancestor Jacob.” Know for certain that the Lord has spoken.

Likewise, the most tender and delicate of your women, who would never think of putting even the sole of her foot on the ground because of her daintiness, will turn against her beloved husband, her sons and daughters,