Let their table become a snare before them, And their well-being a trap.
For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
If you will not hear, And if you will not take it to heart, To give glory to My name,” Says the Lord of hosts, “I will send a curse upon you, And I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have cursed them already, Because you do not take it to heart.
For the turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them;
“Cursed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.