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10 For I have decided to bring disaster and not good upon this city, says the Lord. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon, and he will reduce it to ashes.’

Judgment on Judah’s Kings

11 “Say to the royal family of Judah, ‘Listen to this message from the Lord! 12 This is what the Lord says to the dynasty of David:

“‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge!
    Help those who have been robbed;
    rescue them from their oppressors.
Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire
    because of all your sins.

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10 I have determined to do this city harm(A) and not good, declares the Lord. It will be given into the hands(B) of the king of Babylon, and he will destroy it with fire.’(C)

11 “Moreover, say to the royal house(D) of Judah, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. 12 This is what the Lord says to you, house of David:

“‘Administer justice(E) every morning;
    rescue from the hand of the oppressor(F)
    the one who has been robbed,
or my wrath will break out and burn like fire(G)
    because of the evil(H) you have done—
    burn with no one to quench(I) it.

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