12 Those who live in Marothwill be anxious for good news to come,because trouble will come from the Lord,all the way to the gate of Jerusalem.
13 You people living in Lachish,harness the fastest horse to the chariot.Jerusalem’s sins started in you;yes, Israel’s sins were found in you.
14 So you must give farewell giftsto Moresheth in Gath.The houses in Aczib will be false helpto the kings of Israel.
15 I will bring against you people who will take your land,you who live in Mareshah.The glory of Israelwill go in to Adullam.
16 Cut off your hair to show you are sadfor the children you love.Make yourself bald like the eagle,because your children will be taken away to a foreign land.