⁹ You saw that the walls of the City of David
    were broken through^(A) in many places;
you stored up water
    in the Lower Pool.^(B)

¹⁰ You counted the buildings in Jerusalem
    and tore down houses^(A) to strengthen the wall.^(B)

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