¹¹ At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind^(A) from the barren heights in the desert blows toward my people, but not to winnow or cleanse;

²⁹ “‘Cut off^(A) your hair and throw it away; take up a lament^(B) on the barren heights, for the Lord has rejected and abandoned^(C) this generation that is under his wrath.

³ Then Balaam said to Balak, “Stay here beside your offering while I go aside. Perhaps the Lord will come to meet with me.^(A) Whatever he reveals to me I will tell you.” Then he went off to a barren height.