17 Sigh in silence, ^amake no mourning for the dead; ^bbind your turban on your head, and ^cput your sandals on your feet; ^ddo not cover your lips, and do not eat man’s bread of sorrow.”  ‡

18 So I spoke to the people in the morning, and at evening my wife died; and the next morning I did as I was commanded.

20 Then I answered them, “The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

21 ‘Speak to the house of Israel, “Thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, ^aI will profane My sanctuary, your arrogant boast, the desire of your eyes, the² delight of your soul; ^band your sons and daughters whom you left behind shall fall by the sword.  ‡