and sore displeased at the careless Heathen: for whereas I was but a little angry, they did their best that I might destroy them.

For why? Before these days, neither men nor cattle could win anything, neither might any man come in and out in rest, for trouble: but I let every man go against his neighbour.

Yea, much people and mighty Heathen shall come and seek the LORD of Hosts at Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.

Howl ye Fir trees, for the cedar is fallen, yea all the proud are wasted away. Howl, O ye oak trees of Bashan, for the mighty strong wood is cut down.

Three shepherds destroyed I in one month, for I might not away with them, neither had they any delight in me.

I took also my Loving Meek staff, and brake it, that I might disannul the covenant, which I made with all people.

Then brake I my other staff also, namely Woe, that I might loose the brotherhood betwixt Judah and Israel.