²¹ “‘If you remain hostile^(A) toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over,^(B) as your sins deserve. ²² I will send wild animals^(C) against you, and they will rob you of your children, destroy your cattle and make you so few^(D) in number that your roads will be deserted.^(E)

²³ “‘If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction^(F) but continue to be hostile toward me,