"The murdererarisesat dawn;He killsthe poorand the needy,And at nighthe is as a thief.
"Othershave beenwith those who rebelagainst the light;They do not want to knowits waysNorabidein its paths.
"They pushthe needyasidefrom the road;The poorof the landare made to hidethemselves altogether.
The LORDentersinto judgmentwith the eldersand princesof His people,"It is you who have devouredthe vineyard;The plunderof the pooris in your houses.
"But be sureof this,that ifthe head of the househad knownat whathourthe thiefwas coming,he would not have allowedhis houseto be brokeninto.
For you yourselvesknowfull wellthat the dayof the Lordwill comejust likea thiefin the night.
Sorememberwhatyou have receivedand heard;and keep[it], and repent.Thereforeifyou do not wakeup, I will comelikea thief,and you will not knowat whathourI will cometo you.
