Jeremiah 4:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ Announce this to the nations,
    make it known to Jerusalem:
Besiegers are coming from a distant land,
    shouting their war cry against the cities of Judah.
¹⁷ They surround her like watchmen guarding a field
    because she has rebelled against me, says the Lord.
¹⁸ Your conduct and your evil deeds
    have brought this upon you.
How bitter is your punishment!
    It has pierced the depths of your heart.