7 The ways of the scoundrel are evil.He devises wicked plans to destroy the humble with lying words,even when the needy speaks right.
8 But the noble devises noble things;and he will continue in noble things.
9 Rise up, you women who are at ease! Hear my voice!You careless daughters, give ear to my speech!
10 For days beyond a year you will be troubled, you careless women;for the vintage shall fail.The harvest won’t come.
11 Tremble, you women who are at ease!Be troubled, you careless ones!Strip yourselves, make yourselves naked,and put sackcloth on your waist.
12 Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields,for the fruitful vine.
13 Thorns and briers will come up on my people’s land;yes, on all the houses of joy in the joyous city.