These are Yahweh's words about Israel.

## Make a chain ##

Chains are used to hold slaves or prisoners. God says this to show the people that they will become slaves or prisoners.

## the land is filled with the judgment of blood ##

"everywhere in the country God is judging people because they violently killed others." The word "blood" here represents murder and death.

## the city is full of violence ##

"violence is everywhere in the city" or "many people in the city are doing violent things to others"

##  and they will possess their houses ##

"the wicked will take the houses of Israel"

## I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty ##

I will cause the powerful people in Israel to stop being proud of themselves"

## their holy places will be defiled! ##

"Enemies will defile the places where you worship."

## Fear will come ##

"The people will be afraid"

## They will seek peace ##

"They will hope for peace" or "They will try to make peace with their enemies"