⁹ See, the day^(A) of the Lord is coming
    —a cruel^(B) day, with wrath^(C) and fierce anger^(D)—
to make the land desolate
    and destroy the sinners within it.

¹¹ I will punish^(A) the world for its evil,
    the wicked^(B) for their sins.
I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty^(C)
    and will humble^(D) the pride of the ruthless.^(E)

“Because you have rejected this message,^(B)
    relied on oppression^(C)
    and depended on deceit,
¹³ this sin will become for you
    like a high wall,^(D) cracked and bulging,
    that collapses^(E) suddenly,^(F) in an instant.
¹⁴ It will break in pieces like pottery,^(G)
    shattered so mercilessly
that among its pieces not a fragment will be found
    for taking coals from a hearth
    or scooping water out of a cistern.”