They drink wine by the bowlful(A)
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.(B)
Therefore, they will now go into exile
as the first of the captives,(C)
and the feasting(D) of those who sprawl out
will come to an end.

Israel’s Pride Judged

The Lord God has sworn by Himself(E)—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Hosts:

I loathe Jacob’s pride(F)
and hate his citadels,(G)
so I will hand over the city(H) and everything in it.

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