{"book":"2-nephi","chapter":13,"edition":"paraphrase","verses":[{"number":1,"content":"The Lord Almighty is about to strip Jerusalem and Judah of everything they depend on—every bit of food and every drop of water."},{"number":2,"content":"He’ll take away their heroes and soldiers, their judges and prophets, their wise leaders and elders."},{"number":3,"content":"He’ll remove their military commanders, their respected citizens, their advisors, their skilled craftsmen, and their smooth-talking politicians."},{"number":4,"content":"'I’ll give them children as their leaders. Immature people will rule over them.'"},{"number":5,"content":"The people will turn on each other. Neighbors will attack neighbors. Young people will defy the old. Nobody will respect anyone."},{"number":6,"content":"Things will get so bad that a man will grab his own brother and say, 'At least you still have a coat on your back—you be our leader! Take charge of this mess!'"},{"number":7,"content":"But that same day his brother will protest: 'Don’t look at me to fix this! I don’t have food or clothes in my own house. Don’t make me ruler of these people.'"},{"number":8,"content":"Jerusalem has collapsed. Judah has fallen. Their words and actions have been a direct insult to the Lord, defying his very presence."},{"number":9,"content":"The look on their faces gives them away. They parade their sin like Sodom—they don’t even try to hide it. How terrible for them! They’ve brought this disaster on themselves."},{"number":10,"content":"Tell the righteous it will go well for them. They’ll enjoy the fruit of their good choices."},{"number":11,"content":"But disaster is coming for the wicked! They’ll get exactly what they deserve—the consequences of their own actions."},{"number":12,"content":"'My people are oppressed by foolish leaders and ruled by those who should not be in charge. My people, your guides are leading you down the wrong path—they’re destroying you.'"},{"number":13,"content":"The Lord stands up to make his case. He’s ready to judge his people."},{"number":14,"content":"The Lord brings charges against the elders and leaders of his people: 'You’ve stripped the vineyard bare. Your houses are full of what you’ve stolen from the poor.'"},{"number":15,"content":"'What gives you the right to crush my people and grind the faces of the poor into the dirt?' says the Lord Almighty."},{"number":16,"content":"The Lord also says: 'The women of Zion have become arrogant. They walk around with their noses in the air, flirting with their eyes, strutting along with tiny steps, jangling their ankle bracelets.'"},{"number":17,"content":"'So the Lord will cover their heads with sores and strip away their beauty.'"},{"number":18,"content":"When that day comes, the Lord will strip away all their finery—the jingling anklets, the headbands, the crescent necklaces,"},{"number":19,"content":"the earrings, the bracelets, the veils,"},{"number":20,"content":"the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume bottles, the charms,"},{"number":21,"content":"the signet rings, the nose rings,"},{"number":22,"content":"the fine robes, the capes, the shawls, the purses,"},{"number":23,"content":"the mirrors, the linen garments, the turbans, and the long veils."},{"number":24,"content":"Instead of perfume, there will be rottenness. Instead of a sash, a rope. Instead of styled hair, baldness. Instead of fine clothes, sackcloth. Instead of beauty, the brand of shame."},{"number":25,"content":"Your men will die by the sword. Your warriors will fall in battle."},{"number":26,"content":"The city gates will echo with weeping and mourning. Jerusalem will sit on the ground, empty and broken."}],"paragraphing":{"paragraphBreaks":[{"verseNumber":4,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":1},{"verseNumber":6,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":2},{"verseNumber":10,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":3},{"verseNumber":12,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":4},{"verseNumber":14,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":5},{"verseNumber":16,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":6},{"verseNumber":18,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":7},{"verseNumber":24,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":8},{"verseNumber":25,"position":"before_verse","sortOrder":9}],"headings":[{"verseNumber":1,"position":"before_verse","text":"Everything Falls Apart","level":3,"sortOrder":1},{"verseNumber":8,"position":"before_verse","text":"The Reason for Judgment","level":3,"sortOrder":2},{"verseNumber":13,"position":"before_verse","text":"The Lord Takes His Stand","level":3,"sortOrder":3},{"verseNumber":16,"position":"before_verse","text":"Pride Comes Before the Fall","level":3,"sortOrder":4}]}}