7. And I will feed the hock of slaughter for this, O ye poor of the dock. And I took unto me two rods, one I called Beauty, and the other I called a Cord, and I fed the flock.
8. And I cut off three shepherds in one month, and my soul was straitened in their regard: for their soul also varied in my regard.
9. And I said: I will not feed you: that which dieth, let it die: and that which is cut off, let it be cut off: and let the rest devour every one the flesh of his neighbour.
10. And I took my rod that was called Beauty, and I cut it asunder to make void my covenant, which I had made with all people.