Jeremiah 4:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶ “Report this to the nations.
    Spread this news in Jerusalem:
‘Invaders are coming from a faraway country,
    shouting words of war against the cities of Judah.
¹⁷ The enemy has surrounded Jerusalem as men guard a field,
    because Judah turned against me,’” says the Lord.
¹⁸ “The way you have lived and acted
    has brought this trouble to you.
This is your punishment.
    How terrible it is!
    The pain stabs your heart!”