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14 I will dash them against one another, even the fathers and the sons together, says the Lord. I will not show pity nor spare nor have mercy, but will destroy them.

Exile Threatened

15 Hear and give heed;
    do not be proud,
    for the Lord has spoken.
16 Give glory to the Lord your God,
    before He causes darkness
and before your feet stumble
    on the dark mountains,
and while you look for light,
    He turns it into the shadow of death
    and makes it gross darkness.

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14 I will smash them one against the other, parents and children alike, declares the Lord. I will allow no pity(A) or mercy or compassion(B) to keep me from destroying(C) them.’”

Threat of Captivity

15 Hear and pay attention,
    do not be arrogant,
    for the Lord has spoken.(D)
16 Give glory(E) to the Lord your God
    before he brings the darkness,
before your feet stumble(F)
    on the darkening hills.
You hope for light,
    but he will turn it to utter darkness
    and change it to deep gloom.(G)

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