Therefore, they will now go into exile
as the first of the captives,(A)
and the feasting(B) of those who sprawl out
will come to an end.

Israel’s Pride Judged

The Lord God has sworn by Himself(C)—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Hosts:

I loathe Jacob’s pride(D)
and hate his citadels,(E)
so I will hand over the city(F) and everything in it.

And if there are 10 men left in one house, they will die.(G)

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Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(A)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(B)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(C)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(D) the pride of Jacob(E)
    and detest his fortresses;(F)
I will deliver up(G) the city
    and everything in it.(H)

If ten(I) people are left in one house, they too will die.

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