ח (Khet)
2:8 The Lord was determined to tear down
Daughter Zion’s wall.
He prepared to knock it down; 1
he did not withdraw his hand from destroying. 2
He made the ramparts and fortified walls lament;
together they mourned their ruin. 3
ט (Tet)
2:9 Her city gates have fallen 4 to the ground;
he smashed to bits 5 the bars that lock her gates. 6
Her king and princes were taken into exile; 7
there is no more guidance available. 8
As for her prophets,
they no longer receive 9 a vision from the Lord.