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Judgment on Corrupt Rulers, Priests, and Prophets

28 Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of E′phraim,
    and to the fading flower of its glorious beauty,
    which is on the head of the rich valley of those overcome with wine!
Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong;
    like a storm of hail, a destroying tempest,
like a storm of mighty, overflowing waters,
    he will cast down to the earth with violence.
The proud crown of the drunkards of E′phraim
    will be trodden under foot;
and the fading flower of its glorious beauty,
    which is on the head of the rich valley,
will be like a first-ripe fig before the summer:
    when a man sees it, he eats it up
    as soon as it is in his hand.

In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory,
    and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people;
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment,
    and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

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