Jeremiah 6:4-6

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁴ ⌞The shepherds say,⌟ ‘Prepare yourselves for war against Zion.
Let’s attack at noon!
How horrible it will be for us. The day is passing,
and the shadows of evening are growing longer.
⁵ Let’s attack at night and destroy its palaces.’ ”

Cut down its trees.
Build up dirt mounds to attack Jerusalem.
This city must be punished.
There is nothing but oppression in it.