^{16 Ref} Therefore, thus said Jehovah, God of Hosts, the Lord, In all broad places `is' lamentation, And in all out-places they say, `Alas, alas,' And called the husbandman to mourning, And to lamentation the skilful of wailing.

^{17 Ref} And in all vineyards `is' lamentation, For I pass into thy midst, said Jehovah.

^{18 Ref} Ho, ye who are desiring the day of Jehovah, Why `is' this to you -- the day of Jehovah? It is darkness, and not light,