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drinking wine from bowls,
anointing with choice ointments—
yet they are not sickened over the breakdown of Joseph.
Therefore now they will go into exile at the head of the exiles.
Sprawling revelry will cease.
My Lord Adonai has sworn by Himself
—declares Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot
“I loathe the arrogance of Jacob,
I despise his palaces,
so I will shut down the city and everything in it.”

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You drink wine(A) by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve(B) over the ruin of Joseph.(C)
Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(D)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(E)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(F)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(G) the pride of Jacob(H)
    and detest his fortresses;(I)
I will deliver up(J) the city
    and everything in it.(K)

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