5 The Lord is very great, and he lives in a high place.He fills Jerusalem with fairness and justice.
6 He will be your safety.He is full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.Respect for the Lord is the greatest treasure.
7 See, brave people are crying out in the streets;those who tried to bring peace are weeping loudly.
8 There is no one on the roads,no one walking in the paths.People have broken the agreements they made.They refuse to believe the proof from witnesses.No one respects other people.
9 The land is sick and dying;Lebanon is ashamed and dying.The Plain of Sharon is dry like the desert,and the trees of Bashan and Carmel are dying.
10 The Lord says, “Now, I will stand upand show my greatness.Now, I will become important to the people.
11 You people do useless thingsthat are like hay and straw.A destructive wind will burn you like fire.