6 For fools speak folly,their hearts are bent on evil:they practise ungodlinessand spread error concerning the Lord;the hungry they leave emptyand from the thirsty they withhold water.
7 Scoundrels use wicked methods,they make up evil schemesto destroy the poor with lies,even when the plea of the needy is just.
8 But the noble make noble plans,and by noble deeds they stand.
9 You women who are so complacent,rise up and listen to me;you daughters who feel secure,hear what I have to say!
10 In little more than a yearyou who feel secure will tremble;the grape harvest will fail,and the harvest of fruit will not come.
11 Tremble, you complacent women;shudder, you daughters who feel secure!Strip off your fine clothesand wrap yourselves in rags.
12 Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields,for the fruitful vines