Though she is beautiful and delicate,
I will destroy[a] Daughter Zion.
Shepherds and their flocks will come against her;
they will pitch their tents all around her.(A)
Each will pasture his own portion.
Set them apart for war(B) against her;
rise up, let’s attack at noon.
Woe to us, for the day is passing;
the evening shadows grow long.

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  1. 6:2 Or silence

I will destroy Daughter Zion,(A)
    so beautiful and delicate.(B)
Shepherds(C) with their flocks will come against her;
    they will pitch their tents around(D) her,
    each tending his own portion.”

“Prepare for battle against her!
    Arise, let us attack at noon!(E)
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
    and the shadows of evening grow long.

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