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15 
They are worthless and devoid of promise, a work of delusion and mockery;
In their time of [trial and] punishment they will perish [without hope].
16 
The Portion of Jacob [the true God on whom Israel has a claim] is not like these;
For He is the Designer and Maker of all things,
And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance [and He will not fail them]—
The Lord of hosts is His name.

17 
Gather up your bundle [of goods] from the ground,
You who live under siege.

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15 They are worthless,(A) the objects of mockery;
    when their judgment comes, they will perish.
16 He who is the Portion(B) of Jacob is not like these,
    for he is the Maker of all things,(C)
including Israel, the people of his inheritance(D)
    the Lord Almighty is his name.(E)

Coming Destruction

17 Gather up your belongings(F) to leave the land,
    you who live under siege.

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