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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"