A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

16 The LORD also says:

“Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—

walking with heads held high

and wanton eyes,

prancing and skipping as they go,

jingling the bracelets on their ankles—

17 the Lord will bring sores

on the heads of the daughters of Zion,

and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.[fn]”

18 In that day the Lord will take away their finery:

[their] anklets and headbands and crescents;

19 [their] pendants, bracelets, and veils;

20 [their] headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes;

[their] perfume bottles and charms;

21 [their] signet rings and nose rings;

22 [their] festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;

23 and [their] mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.

24 Instead of fragrance

there will be a stench;

instead of a belt, a rope;

instead of styled hair, baldness;

instead of fine clothing, sackcloth;

instead of beauty, shame.[fn]

25 Your men will fall by the sword,

and your warriors in battle.

26 And the gates [of Zion] will lament and mourn;

destitute, she will sit on the ground.