^{15 Ref} For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth evil from the hills of Ephraim:

^{16 Ref} make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, `that' watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.

^{17 Ref} As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.

^{18 Ref} Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness; for it is bitter, for it reacheth unto thy heart.

^{19 Ref} My anguish, my anguish! I am pained at my very heart; my heart is disquieted in me; I cannot hold my peace; because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

^{20 Ref} Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is laid waste: suddenly are my tents destroyed, `and' my curtains in a moment.