²⁶ Put on sackcloth,^(A) my people,
    and roll in ashes;^(B)
mourn with bitter wailing^(C)
    as for an only son,^(D)
for suddenly the destroyer^(E)
    will come upon us.

³⁰ They will raise their voice
    and cry bitterly over you;
they will sprinkle dust^(A) on their heads
    and roll^(B) in ashes.^(C)