8 I made their widows more numerousthan the sand of the seas. I brought a destroyer at noonagainst the mother of young men.I suddenly released on heragitation and terrors.
9 The mother of seven grew faint; she breathed her last breath.Her sun set while it was still day;she was ashamed and humiliated.The rest of them I will give over to the swordin the presence of their enemies.”This is the Lord’s declaration.
10 Woe is me, my mother,that you gave birth to me, a man who incites dispute and conflictin all the land.I did not lend or borrow,yet everyone curses me.
11 The Lord said:I will certainly set you free and care for you. I will certainly intercede for youin a time of trouble,in your time of distress, with the enemy.
12 Can anyone smash iron,iron from the north, or bronze?
13 I will give up your wealthand your treasures as plunder,without cost, for all your sinsin all your borders.
14 Then I will make you serve your enemies in a land you do not know,for My anger will kindle a firethat will burn against you.