Isaiah 3:16-26

16The Lord says, “Beautiful Zion is haughty: craning her elegant neck, flirting with her eyes, walking with dainty steps, tinkling her ankle bracelets.

17So the Lord will send scabs on her head; the Lord will make beautiful Zion bald.”

18On that day of judgment the Lord will strip away everything that makes her beautiful: ornaments, headbands, crescent necklaces,

19earrings, bracelets, and veils;

20scarves, ankle bracelets, sashes, perfumes, and charms;

21rings, jewels,

22party clothes, gowns, capes, and purses;

23mirrors, fine linen garments, head ornaments, and shawls.

24Instead of smelling of sweet perfume, she will stink. She will wear a rope for a sash, and her elegant hair will fall out. She will wear rough burlap instead of rich robes. Shame will replace her beauty.

25The men of the city will be killed with the sword, and her warriors will die in battle.

26The gates of Zion will weep and mourn. The city will be like a ravaged woman, huddled on the ground.