Isaiah 51:18-20

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁸ Jerusalem had many people, but none of them became leaders for her. None of the children she raised became guides to lead her. ¹⁹ Troubles came to you, Jerusalem, in pairs: Your land was destroyed and lies in ruins, and your people suffered from famine and war.

But no one felt sorry for you or showed you mercy. ²⁰ Your people became weak. They fell on the ground and lay there. They were lying on every street corner, like animals caught in a net. They were punished by the Lord’s anger until they could not accept any more punishment. When God said he would give them more punishment, they became very weak.