19 The people will throw their silver into the streets. Their gold will be like trash. Their silver and gold will not save them from the Lord’s anger. It will not satisfy their hunger or fill their stomachs. It was what caused them to fall into sin.
20 They were proud of their beautiful jewelry. They used it to make their idols, which I hate, and their evil statues. So I will turn their wealth into something they hate.
21 And I will give it to the foreigners as treasures from war. I will give it to the evil people of the earth as treasure. These foreigners and evil people will dishonor the people’s jewelry.
22 I will also turn away from the people of Israel. They will dishonor my treasured place. Then robbers will enter and dishonor it.
23 “Make chains for captives. The land is full of bloody crimes. And the city is full of violence.
24 So I will bring the worst of the nations to take over the people’s houses. I will also end the pride of the rich. And their holy places will be dishonored.
25 When the people are suffering greatly, they will look for peace. But there will be none.