Jeremiah 4:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶ “Warn the surrounding nations
    and announce this to Jerusalem:
The enemy is coming from a distant land,
    raising a battle cry against the towns of Judah.
¹⁷ They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field,
    for my people have rebelled against me,”
    says the Lord.
¹⁸ “Your own actions have brought this upon you.
    This punishment is bitter, piercing you to the heart!”