¹² All your fortresses are like fig trees
    with their first ripe fruit;^(A)
when they are shaken,
    the figs^(B) fall into the mouth of the eater.
¹³ Look at your troops—
    they are all weaklings.^(C)
The gates^(D) of your land
    are wide open to your enemies;
    fire has consumed the bars of your gates.^(E)

¹⁴ Draw water for the siege,^(F)
    strengthen your defenses!^(G)
Work the clay,
    tread the mortar,
    repair the brickwork!