² “You only have I chosen^(A)
    of all the families of the earth;
therefore I will punish^(B) you
    for all your sins.^(C)”

⁹ Those killed by the sword are better off
    than those who die of famine;^(A)
racked with hunger, they waste away
    for lack of food from the field.^(B)

⁶ The punishment of my people
    is greater than that of Sodom,^(A)
which was overthrown in a moment
    without a hand turned to help her.