³ For this is what the Lord says about the sons and daughters born in this land and about the women who are their mothers and the men who are their fathers:^{(A) 4} “They will die of deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried^(B) but will be like dung lying on the ground.^(C) They will perish by sword and famine,^(D) and their dead bodies will become food for the birds and the wild animals.”^(E)

⁵ For this is what the Lord says: “Do not enter a house where there is a funeral meal; do not go to mourn or show sympathy, because I have withdrawn my blessing, my love and my pity^(F) from this people,” declares the Lord.