7 The deceits of the deceiver are evil,he plans devious schemes:To ruin the poor with lies,and the needy when they plead their case.
8 But the noble plan noble deeds,and in noble deeds they persist.
9 You women so complacent, rise up and hear my voice,daughters so confident, give heed to my words.
10 In a little more than a yearyour confidence will be shaken;For the vintage will fail,no fruit harvest will come in.
11 Tremble, you who are so complacent!Shudder, you who are so confident!Strip yourselves bare,with only a loincloth for cover.
12 Beat your breastsfor the pleasant fields,for the fruitful vine;
13 For the soil of my people,overgrown with thorns and briers;For all the joyful houses,the exultant city.