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The land mourned; it wasted away;
    Lebanon was ashamed; it withered.
Sharon became like the desert,
    and Bashan and Carmel were dropping their leaves.

10 Now I will arise, says the Lord.
    Now I will exalt myself; now I will stand tall.
11 You conceive straw, give birth to stubble;
    your breath is a fire that devours you.

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The land dries up(A) and wastes away,
    Lebanon(B) is ashamed and withers;(C)
Sharon(D) is like the Arabah,
    and Bashan(E) and Carmel(F) drop their leaves.

10 “Now will I arise,(G)” says the Lord.
    “Now will I be exalted;(H)
    now will I be lifted up.
11 You conceive(I) chaff,
    you give birth(J) to straw;
    your breath is a fire(K) that consumes you.

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