14. I will smash them against each other, even parents against children, says the lord. I will not let my pity or mercy or compassion keep me from destroying them.’”
15. Listen and pay attention!Do not be arrogant, for the lord has spoken.
16. Give glory to the lord your Godbefore it is too late.Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you,causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains.For then, when you look for light,you will find only terrible darkness and gloom.
17. And if you still refuse to listen,I will weep alone because of your pride.My eyes will overflow with tears,because the lord’s flock will be led away into exile.