16 Then Yahweh said:

“Because Tsiyyon’s (Zion’s) daughters are proud,

and they walk with their chins stuck out and with flirting eyes—

walking and mincing their steps and tinkling their feet,

17 Then my master will shave the heads of Tsiyyon’s daughters,

≈ and Yahweh will make their foreheads bald.”

18 At that time my master will remove their fancy ankle bracelets and headbands, crescent necklaces

19 and earrings, bracelets and veils,

20 scarves, armlets, and sashes, perfume bottles and charms,

21 rings on their fingers and in their noses,

22 festive robes and capes, veils and purses,

23 fine clothes and underwear, and their turbans and shawls.

24 When that happens, there’ll be a stink instead of fragrance,

a rope instead of a nice sash,

baldness instead of a styled hairdo,

sackcloth instead of fancy clothes,

brands on the skin instead of beauty,

25 Your men will die from the sword

and your warriors in the battle.

26 The city gates will mourn and wail,

and she’ll end up just sitting their on the ground, alone.

4 When that happens, seven women will take hold of one man, saying,

‘We’ll eat our food and wear our clothes.

Just let us marry you so we can take your name

to remove our shame.’