²⁶ The gates^(A) of Zion will lament and mourn;^(B)
    destitute,^(C) she will sit on the ground.^(D)

¹² The city is left in ruins,^(A)
    its gate^(B) is battered to pieces.

² I will go before you^(A)
    and will level^(B) the mountains^[a];
I will break down gates^(C) of bronze
    and cut through bars of iron.^(D)