Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?

Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape.