א (Alef) I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath.

The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

I, the Lord, affirm that I know how arrogant they are. But their pride is ill-founded. Their boastings will prove to be false.

So, mourn, you people of this nation. Cut off your hair and throw it away. Sing a song of mourning on the hilltops. For the Lord has decided to reject and forsake this generation that has provoked his wrath!’”