This begins Yahweh's reply to Jerusalem's request in verses 34 and 35.

## heaps of rubble ##

This refers to the buildings becoming piles of trash.

## den of jackals ##

AT: "a home for wild dogs"

## a horror ##

Something that terrifies anybody looking at it. AT: "a terrible place to live"

## hissing ##

This is a sound that shows strong disapproval.