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16 When they drink from it, they will stagger, crazed by the warfare I will send against them.”

17 So I took the cup of anger from the Lord and made all the nations drink from it—every nation to which the Lord sent me. 18 I went to Jerusalem and the other towns of Judah, and their kings and officials drank from the cup. From that day until this, they have been a desolate ruin, an object of horror, contempt, and cursing.

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16 When they drink(A) it, they will stagger(B) and go mad(C) because of the sword(D) I will send among them.”

17 So I took the cup from the Lord’s hand and made all the nations to whom he sent(E) me drink it: 18 Jerusalem(F) and the towns of Judah, its kings and officials, to make them a ruin(G) and an object of horror and scorn,(H) a curse[a](I)—as they are today;(J)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 25:18 That is, their names to be used in cursing (see 29:22); or, to be seen by others as cursed