⁵ Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry^(A) are hungry no more.
She who was barren^(B) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

⁹ Both of these will overtake you
    in a moment,^(A) on a single day:
    loss of children^(B) and widowhood.^(C)
They will come upon you in full measure,
    in spite of your many sorceries^(D)
    and all your potent spells.^(E)

⁴ “Prepare for battle against her!
    Arise, let us attack at noon!^(A)
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
    and the shadows of evening grow long.

¹² your mother will be greatly ashamed;
    she who gave you birth will be disgraced.^(A)
She will be the least of the nations—
    a wilderness, a dry land, a desert.^(B)