¹⁸ If I go into the country,
    I see those slain by the sword;
if I go into the city,
    I see the ravages of famine.^(A)
Both prophet and priest
    have gone to a land they know not.^(B)’”

¹⁵ Outside is the sword;
    inside are plague and famine.
Those in the country
    will die by the sword;
those in the city
    will be devoured by famine and plague.^(A)

²⁰ “See, Lord, how distressed^(A) I am!
    I am in torment^(B) within,
and in my heart I am disturbed,^(C)
    for I have been most rebellious.^(D)
Outside, the sword bereaves;
    inside, there is only death.^(E)

¹⁰ Therefore I will give their wives to other men
    and their fields to new owners.^(A)
From the least to the greatest,
    all are greedy for gain;^(B)
prophets^(C) and priests alike,
    all practice deceit.^(D)

¹³ “From the least to the greatest,
    all^(A) are greedy for gain;^(B)
prophets and priests alike,
    all practice deceit.^(C)

³¹ The prophets prophesy lies,^(A)
    the priests^(B) rule by their own authority,
and my people love it this way.
    But what will you do in the end?^(C)