Isaiah 3:1-3

New International Reader's Version

3 Here is what
    the Lord who rules over all is about to do.
The Lord will take away from Jerusalem and Judah
    supplies and help alike.
He will take away all the supplies of food and water.
²     He’ll take away heroes and soldiers.
He’ll take away judges and prophets.
    He’ll take away fortune tellers and elders.
³ He’ll take away captains of groups of 50 men.
    He’ll take away government leaders.
He’ll take away advisers, skilled workers
    and those who are clever at doing evil magic.