^8 (A)Nineveh is like a pool
    whose waters run away.^[a]
“Halt! Halt!” they cry,
    but ^(B)none turns back.

⁷ And all who look at you ^(A)will shrink from you and say,
“Wasted is ^(B)Nineveh; ^(C)who will grieve for her?”
    ^(D)Where shall I seek comforters for you?