17 Do not terrorize me.You are my refuge on the day of disaster.
18 Put my persecutors to shame,but do not let me be put to shame.Terrify them,but do not let me be terrified.Bring the day of disaster on them,and destroy them completely.
19 This is what the Lord said to me: Stand at People’s Gate, where the kings of Judah go in and out. Then stand at every gate in Jerusalem.
20 Tell everyone: “Listen to the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, all the people of Judah, and all those who live in Jerusalem, and go through these gates.
21 This is what the Lord says: Watch out! If you value your lives, do not carry anything on the day of worship or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem.
22 Do not bring anything out of your homes on the day of worship. Do not do any work, but observe the day of worship as a holy day, as I told your ancestors.
23 Your ancestors did not obey me or pay attention to me. They were impossible to deal with and would not listen or accept discipline.