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I also will choose their calamities, and will bring their fears upon them; because I called, and none answered, I spoke, and they did not hear, but did that which was evil in mine eyes, and chose that wherein I delight not.

Hear the word of Jehovah, ye that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let Jehovah be glorified, and let us see your joy! but they shall be ashamed.

A voice of tumult from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of Jehovah that rendereth recompence to his enemies!

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so I also will choose harsh treatment for them
    and will bring on them what they dread.(A)
For when I called, no one answered,(B)
    when I spoke, no one listened.
They did evil(C) in my sight
    and chose what displeases me.”(D)

Hear the word of the Lord,
    you who tremble at his word:(E)
“Your own people who hate(F) you,
    and exclude you because of my name, have said,
‘Let the Lord be glorified,
    that we may see your joy!’
    Yet they will be put to shame.(G)
Hear that uproar from the city,
    hear that noise from the temple!
It is the sound(H) of the Lord
    repaying(I) his enemies all they deserve.

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