1 Seek refuge, Benjaminites,from the midst of Jerusalem!Blow the trumpet in Tekoa,raise a signal over Beth-haccherem;For disaster threatens from the north,and mighty destruction.
2 Lovely and delicatedaughter Zion, you are ruined!
3 Against her, shepherds come with their flocks;all around, they pitch their tents against her;each one grazes his portion.
4 “Prepare for war against her,Up! let us rush upon her at midday!”“Woe to us! the day is waning,evening shadows lengthen!”