²⁴ Instead of fragrance^(A) there will be a stench;^(B)
    instead of a sash,^(C) a rope;
instead of well-dressed hair, baldness;^(D)
    instead of fine clothing, sackcloth;^(E)
    instead of beauty,^(F) branding.^(G)

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.

¹⁸ They will put on sackcloth^(A)
    and be clothed with terror.^(B)
Every face will be covered with shame,
    and every head will be shaved.^(C)

⁸ Mourn like a virgin in sackcloth^(A)
    grieving for the betrothed of her youth.