How can gold lose its luster; How pure gold changes color. The stones of the sanctuary were poured down at the entrances of various markets.

The precious sons of Zion are like fine gold, how can they now be considered as earthen vases made by the hands of a potter.

Wild dogs still feed their offspring with milk, but the women of my people have become cruel like ostriches in the wilderness.

The tongue of a nursing child sticks to the upper chamber due to thirst. Children beg for bread, but no one breaks it for them.

Those who used to eat beautiful food have now become lonely on the streets. Those who used to lie on vermilion mats now lie on manure piles.

Because the sins of my people are greater than the sins of Sodom. Although Sodom was not touched by anyone, she was still overturned in the blink of an eye.

The nobles of Zion have always been purer than snow and whiter than milk. Their bodies are redder than ruby (or coral), like shiny sapphires.

Now their appearance is darker than coal, so that no one knows them on the street. Their skin adheres tightly to the bones, withering like withered wood.

It is better to be killed by a knife than to starve to death, because this is due to the lack of crops in the field, which weakens the body and gradually disappears.

A compassionate woman, when my people are destroyed, she cooks her own children with her own hands as food.

The Lord is angry and has fulfilled his purpose, pouring out his fierce anger. Ignite a fire in Zion, burning down its foundations.

The kings of the earth and the inhabitants of the world do not believe that enemies and enemies can enter the gates of Jerusalem.

This is all due to the sins of her prophets and the sins of her priests. They shed the blood of righteous people in the city.

They wander in the streets like blind men, and are stained with blood, so that no one can touch their clothes.

People shouted to them, “Unclean, stay away, stay away.”. Don’t get close to me. When they fled and drifted, some among the nations said, They shall not continue to sojourn here.

The Lord was angry and scattered them, no longer caring for them. People do not value priests or treat elders kindly.

We look up to people to help us, causing us to lose sight, but in vain. What we hope for is a country that cannot save people.

The enemy’s pursuit of our footsteps is like hunting, so that we dare not walk on our own streets. Our ending is approaching. Our days are fulfilled. Our ending has arrived.

Those chasing us are faster than eagles in the air. They are chasing us on the mountain, ambushing us in the wilderness, waiting for us.

The anointed one of the Lord is like the breath in our noses, caught in their pit. We have spoken of him, saying, We will live under his shade among the nations.

Rejoice and be joyful, O people of Edom who live in the land of Uz. The bitter cup will also reach you. You will be drunk to the point of revealing your body.

O people of Zion, you have received enough punishment for your sins; the Lord will not let you be taken captive again. O people of Edom, he will punish your sins and reveal your sins.