5. Baldness has come upon Gaza;Ashkelon has been cut off.O remnant of their valley,how long shall you gash yourself?
6. O sword of the Lord,how long shall you not be quiet?Withdraw into your sheath,rest, and be still.
7. How can it be quiet,seeing the Lord has given it a chargeagainst Ashkelon and against the sea shore?There He has appointed it.