Jerusalem staggers,
    Judah is falling;(A)
their words(B) and deeds(C) are against the Lord,
    defying(D) his glorious presence.
The look on their faces testifies(E) against them;
    they parade their sin like Sodom;(F)
    they do not hide it.
Woe to them!
    They have brought disaster(G) upon themselves.

10 Tell the righteous it will be well(H) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.(I)
11 Woe to the wicked!(J)
    Disaster(K) is upon them!
They will be paid back(L)
    for what their hands have done.(M)

12 Youths(N) oppress my people,
    women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;(O)
    they turn you from the path.

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