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Who guzzle fine wine by the gallon from elegant bowls;
    who apply expensive oils to their bodies, when cheaper ones will do,
But they are not grieved by the awful state of Joseph’s people.
That is why they will be the first ones carried off into exile,
    and their lives of leisure and feasting will disappear.

The Eternal Lord has sworn by His own holiness,
    and the Eternal God, the Commander of heavenly armies,
Promises this:

Eternal One: I detest the pride of Israel, descendants of My servant Jacob,
        and I hate their fortresses,
    And I will hand over the city and all its wealth to their enemies.

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