14. Have the people of Israel become slaves?Have they become like someone who was born a slave?Why were they taken captive?
15. Enemies have roared like lions at Israel;they have growled at Israel.They have destroyed the land of Israel.The cities of Israel lie in ruins,and all the people have left.
16. The men from the cities of Memphis and Tahpanheshave disgraced you by shaving the top of your head.
17. Haven’t you brought this on yourselvesby turning away from the Lord your Godwhen he was leading you in the right way?