1For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts
2the mighty man and the warrior,
3the commander of fifty and the dignitary,
4“I will make mere lads their leaders,
5The people will oppress one another,
6A man will seize his brother
7On that day he will cry aloud:
8For Jerusalem has stumbled
9The expression on their faces testifies against them,
10Tell the righteous it will be well with them,
11Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them!
12Youths oppress My people,
13The LORD arises to contend;
14The LORD brings this charge
15Why do you crush My people
16The LORD also says:
17the Lord will bring sores
18In that day the Lord will take away their finery:
19their pendants, bracelets, and veils;
20their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes;
21their signet rings and nose rings;
22their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;
23and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.
24Instead of fragrance
25Your men will fall by the sword,
26And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn;