8 Because of this tragedy,I go barefoot and naked.My crying and weepingsound like howling wolvesor ostriches.
9 The nation is fatally wounded.Judah is doomed.Jerusalem will fall.
10 Don't tell it in Gath!Don't even cry.Instead, roll in the dustat Beth-Leaphrah.
11 Depart naked and ashamed,you people of Shaphir.The town of Bethezel mournsbecause no one from Zaananwent out to help.
12 Everyone in Marothhoped for the best,but the Lord sent disasterdown on Jerusalem.
13 Get the war chariots ready,you people of Lachish.You led Jerusalem into sin,just as Israel did.
14 Now you will have to givea going-away giftto Moresheth.Israel's kings will discoverthat they cannot trustthe town of Achzib.