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Every state is set in the midst of danger, as all trees are set in the wind; but the tallest endure the greatest violence of the tempest.

(Bishop J. Taylor, D. D.)

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KJV: For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water,

WEB: For, behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;