Men will be humiliated, they will be brought low; the proud will be brought low.

The sound of their voices shook the door frames, and the temple was filled with smoke.

I will wait patiently for the Lord, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.

The people did not return to the one who struck them, they did not seek reconciliation with the Lord who commands armies.

Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?

I overpowered kingdoms ruled by idols, whose carved images were more impressive than Jerusalem’s or Samaria’s.

Look, I am stirring up the Medes to attack them; they are not concerned about silver, nor are they interested in gold.

It furiously struck down nations with unceasing blows. It angrily ruled over nations, oppressing them without restraint.

Is this the one who made the world like a desert, who ruined its cities, and refused to free his prisoners so they could return home?”’

“At that time Jacob’s splendor will be greatly diminished, and he will become skin and bones.

Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed.

My heart palpitates, I shake in fear; the twilight I desired has brought me terror.

For this is what the sovereign master has told me: “Go, post a guard! He must report what he sees.

Here is a message about the Valley of Vision: What is the reason that all of you go up to the rooftops?

The Elamites picked up the quiver, and came with chariots and horsemen; the men of Kir prepared the shield.

Lament, you residents of the coast, you merchants of Sidon who travel over the sea, whose agents sail over

Who planned this for royal Tyre, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the dignitaries of the earth?

Daughter Tarshish, travel back to your land, as one crosses the Nile; there is no longer any marketplace in Tyre.

Trust in the Lord from this time forward, even in Yah, the Lord, an enduring protector!

O Lord, our God, masters other than you have ruled us, but we praise your name alone.