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For her ^(C1)wound is incurable, For ^(C2)it has come to Judah; It has reached the ^(C3)gate of my people, Even to Jerusalem.

^(C1)Do not tell it in Gath, Do not weep at all. At ^(F1)Beth-le-aphrah roll yourself in the dust in mourning.

^(F1)Go on your way, inhabitant of ^(F2)Shaphir, in ^(C1)shameful nakedness. The inhabitant of ^(F3)(C2)Zaanan does not ^(F4)escape. The mourning of ^(F5)Beth-ezel: "He will take from you its ^(F6)support."

For the inhabitant of ^(F1)Maroth ^(F2)(C1)Waits for something good, Because a disaster has come down from the LORD To the ^(C2)gate of Jerusalem.

Harness the chariot to the team of horses, You inhabitant of ^(C1)Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zion— Because in you were found The ^(C2)rebellious acts of Israel.

Therefore you will give parting ^(C1)gifts In behalf of Moresheth-gath; The houses of ^(C2)Achzib will become a ^(F1)(C3)deception To the kings of Israel.

Moreover, I will bring on you The one who takes possession, You inhabitant of ^(F1)(C1)Mareshah. The glory of Israel will enter ^(C2)Adullam.

Shave yourself ^(C1)bald, yes, cut off your hair, Because of the children of your delight; Extend your baldness like the eagle, For they will ^(C2)go from you into exile.