For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

The arrogance of Israel testifies against it; Israel and Ephraim will be overthrown because of their iniquity. Even Judah will be brought down with them.

Then those in Judah said, “The strength of the laborers has failed! The debris is so great that we are unable to rebuild the wall.”