28 You won’t end well Shomron, you proud crown of Efrayim’s drunkards

or it’s beauty and splendour that’s fading like a flower past its prime.

There at the head of a lush valley that’s struck down by wine.

2 Look, the master is sending a very powerful one,

like a hailstorm, a destructive windstorm, or a huge flood.

He’ll drive it down to the ground with his hand.

3 The proud crown of Efrayim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.

4 The fading flower of its beauty and splendour at the head of a lush valley

will be like a very early fig before summer.

The ones who see it will grab it and swallow it.

5 At that time, Commander-in-chief Yahweh will become a beautiful crown,

≈ and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people,

6 and a spirit of justice for those who need judgements,

and strength for those who turn the battle back at the gates.