Jeremiah 5:14-17

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁴ Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Armies, says.
Because they have said this,
I will make my words in your mouth a fire.
These people are the wood, and it will burn them up.
¹⁵ Now, O house of Israel, I am bringing against you
    a nation from far away, declares the Lord.
I am bringing an enduring nation, an ancient nation.
They are a nation whose language you do not know,
nor can you understand what they say.
¹⁶ Their quiver is like an open grave.
They are all strong warriors.
¹⁷ They will consume your harvest and your bread.
They will consume your sons and daughters.
They will consume your flocks and herds,
and they will consume your vines and fig trees.
With their swords they will beat down your fortified cities,
the places in which you trust.