18. For thus hath the Lord said, Behold, that this time I will throw out the inhabitants of the land with a sling and will afflict them, that they may find it.
19. Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous, but I said, Truly this is my sickness, and I must bear it.
20. My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my sons were taken from me, and they are lost; there is no one to stretch forth my tent any more and to set up my curtains.
21. For the pastors are become carnal and have not sought the Lord; therefore they did not understand, and all their flocks scattered.