‘Prepare for battle against her!
    Arise, let us attack at noon!
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
    and the shadows of evening grow long.
So arise, let us attack at night
    and destroy her fortresses!’

This is what the Lord Almighty says:

‘Cut down the trees
    and build siege ramps against Jerusalem.
This city must be punished;
    it is filled with oppression.

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