7. Be silent in the presence of the Lord God, for the Day of the Lord is near. Indeed, the Lord has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests.
8. On the day of the Lord’s sacrificeI will punish the officials, the king’s sons,and all who are dressed in foreign clothing.
9. On that day I will punishall who skip over the threshold, who fill their master’s housewith violence and deceit.
10. On that day —this is the Lord’s declaration —there will be an outcry from the Fish Gate, a wailing from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills.
11. Wail, you residents of the Hollow, for all the merchants will be silenced;all those loaded with silver will be cut off.
12. And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lampsand punish the men who settle down comfortably, who say to themselves:The Lord will not do good or evil.