Jeremiah 12:4-6

New International Reader's Version

⁴ How long will the land be thirsty for water?
    How long will the grass in every field be dry?
The people who live in the land are evil.
    So the animals and birds have died.
And that’s not all. The people are saying,
    “The Lord won’t see what happens to us.”

⁵ The Lord says, “Suppose you have raced against people.
    And suppose they have worn you out.
    Then how would you be able to race against horses?
Suppose you feel safe only in open country.
    Then how would you get along in the bushes near the Jordan River?
⁶ Even your relatives have turned against you.
    They are members of your own family.
    They have shouted loudly at you.
They might say nice things about you.
    But do not trust them.