9. He flashes destruction on the mighty, so destruction will come against a fortress.
10. They despise one who reproves at the gate, so they detest one who speaks with integrity.
11. Therefore, because you trample on the poor, exacting from him a burden of grain, you built houses of hewn stone, but will not dwell in them, you planted pleasant vineyards, but will not drink their wine.
12. For I know your crimes are many and your sins countless— afflicting the righteous, taking bribes, and turning the needy aside at the gate.
13. Therefore the prudent keep silent at such a time —for it is a distressful time.
14. Seek good and not evil, so you may live, and so Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot may be with you —just as you said!
15. Hate evil, love good, maintain justice at the gate. Maybe Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot will extend grace to Joseph’s remnant.
16. Therefore thus said Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot, my Lord: “There will be wailing in all plazas and in all streets. They will say: ‘Alas! Alas!’ The farmer will be called to mourning along with those who know the lamentation song.