⁷ And when they ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?^(A)’ you shall say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt with fear^(B) and every hand go limp;^(C) every spirit will become faint^(D) and every leg will be wet with urine.’^(E) It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign Lord.”

¹⁴ Will your courage endure^(A) or your hands^(B) be strong in the day I deal with you? I the Lord have spoken,^(C) and I will do it.^(D)

¹² Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.^(A)