18 On that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, headbands, (A)crescent ornaments, 19 dangling earrings, bracelets, veils, 20 (B)headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets, 21 [a]finger rings, (C)nose rings, 22 festive robes, outer garments, shawls, purses, 23 papyrus garments, undergarments, headbands, and veils.

24 Now it will come about that instead of (D)balsam oil there will be a stench;
Instead of a belt, a rope;
Instead of (E)well-set hair, a (F)plucked-out scalp;
Instead of fine clothes, a (G)robe of sackcloth;
And branding instead of beauty.
25 Your men will (H)fall by the sword
And your [b]mighty ones in battle.
26 And her [c](I)gates will lament and mourn,
And she will (J)sit deserted on the ground.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 3:21 Or signet rings
  2. Isaiah 3:25 Lit strength
  3. Isaiah 3:26 Lit entrances

Likewise, I want (A)women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, [a]modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 2:9 Lit with modesty

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