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    [a]On that day—oracle of the Lord
I will destroy the horses from your midst
    and ruin your chariots;
10 I will destroy the cities of your land
    and tear down all your fortresses.
11 I will destroy the sorcery you practice,
    and there shall no longer be soothsayers among you.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:9–13 The Lord will destroy all those features of the nation’s life that have stood between the people and their God. These false supports include horses, chariots, fortifications, and forbidden practices such as sorcery and idolatry.

Your hand will be lifted up(A) in triumph over your enemies,
    and all your foes will be destroyed.

10 “In that day,” declares the Lord,

“I will destroy your horses from among you
    and demolish your chariots.(B)
11 I will destroy the cities(C) of your land
    and tear down all your strongholds.(D)

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