1 The mighty Lord All-Powerfulis going to take awayfrom Jerusalem and Judaheverything you need—your bread and water,*
2 soldiers and heroes,judges and prophets,leaders and army officers,
3 officials and advisors,fortunetellers and otherswho tell the future.
4 He will let children and babiesbecome your rulers.
5 You will each be cruelto friends and neighbors.Young people will insulttheir elders;no one will show respectto those who deserve it.
6 Some of you will grab holdof a relative and say,“You still have a coat.Be our leader and rulethis pile of ruins.”
7 But the answer will be,“I can't do you any good.Don't make me your leader.There's no food or clothingleft in my house.”