15 They are worthless, a work to be mocked.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed.(A)
16 Jacob’s Portion[a] is not like these
because he is the one who formed all things.(B)
Israel is the tribe of his inheritance;(C)
the Lord of Armies is his name.(D)

Exile after the Siege

17 Gather up your belongings[b] from the ground,(E)
you who live under siege.

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Footnotes

  1. 10:16 = the Lord
  2. 10:17 Lit bundle

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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