1 Oh, the majestic garland of Ephraim’s drunksand the fading flower of its splendid beautyon the head that flows with perfumeof those hammered with wine.
2 Look! The Lord has someone who is powerful and strong;like a hailstorm, a disastrous tempest,like a downpour of mighty, overflowing waters,he can level them to the ground with his hand.
3 The majestic garland of Ephraim’s drunkswill be trampled underfoot.
4 The withered flower, which is a thing of beautyas it sits on the head of those bloated with fat,will be like an early fig before the summer harvest:whoever sees it swallows it as soon as it is in hand.
5 On that day, the Lord of heavenly forces will be a splendid garland and a beautiful wreath for the people who survive,
6 and a spirit of justice for the one who sits in judgment, and a strength for those who repel the assault at the gate.