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so you will be some of the first ones taken as slaves.
    Your feasting and lying around will come to an end.

The Lord God made this promise; the Lord God All-Powerful says:

“I hate the pride of the Israelites,
    and I hate their strong buildings,
so I will let the enemy take the city
    and everything in it.”

At that time there might be only ten people left alive in just one house, but they will also die.

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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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