²⁸ So I disgraced the dignitaries of your temple;
    I consigned Jacob to destruction^[a](A)
    and Israel to scorn.^(B)

¹⁶ The Lord himself has scattered them;
    he no longer watches over them.^(A)
The priests are shown no honor,
    the elders^(B) no favor.^(C)

¹² Princes have been hung up by their hands;
    elders^(A) are shown no respect.^(B)