A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

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 —

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the Lord will bring sores

on the heads of the daughters of Zion,

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

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In that day the Lord will take away their finery:

[their] anklets and headbands and crescents;

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[their] pendants, bracelets, and veils;

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[their] headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes;

[their] perfume bottles and charms;

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[their] signet rings and nose rings;

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

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

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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]

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Your men will fall by the sword,

and your warriors in battle.

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

destitute, she will sit on the ground. 4