1. Now the Lord God of heavenly forces is removing from Jerusalem and from Judah every form of support:all rations of food and water;
2. soldier and warrior;judge and prophet;fortune-teller and elder;
3. commander and celebrity;counselor, clever craftsman, and cunning charmer.
4. I will make youths their commanders;mischief makers will rule over them.
5. The people will oppress each other,each one against the other, neighbor against neighbor.The young will bully the old,the rogue, and the respectable.
6. Someone will seize a family member, saying, "You have clothing! You be our leader!This mess will be your responsibility!"