1 Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armiesis about to remove from Jerusalem and Judahevery source of security, includingall the food and water,
2 the mighty men and warriors,judges and prophets,omen readers and leaders,
3 captains of groups of fifty,the respected citizens,advisers and those skilled in magical arts,and those who know incantations.
4 The Lord says, “I will make youths their officials;malicious young men will rule over them.