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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"