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16 The portion of Jacob is not like them; for it is he that hath formed all [things], and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

17 Gather up thy baggage out of the land, O inhabitress of the fortress.

18 For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will this time sling out the inhabitants of the land, and will distress them, that they may be found.

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16 He who is the Portion(A) of Jacob is not like these,
    for he is the Maker of all things,(B)
including Israel, the people of his inheritance(C)
    the Lord Almighty is his name.(D)

Coming Destruction

17 Gather up your belongings(E) to leave the land,
    you who live under siege.
18 For this is what the Lord says:
    “At this time I will hurl(F) out
    those who live in this land;
I will bring distress(G) on them
    so that they may be captured.”

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