²⁴ Instead of using perfumes, they will stink; instead of fine belts, they will wear coarse ropes; instead of having beautiful hair, they will be bald; instead of fine clothes, they will be dressed in rags; their beauty will be turned to shame!

¹² The Sovereign Lord Almighty was calling you then to weep and mourn, to shave your heads and wear sackcloth.

¹¹ You have been living an easy life, free from worries; but now, tremble with fear! Strip off your clothes and tie rags around your waist.