Jeremiah 5:14-17

The Voice

Eternal One (to Jeremiah): Because this is the way they^[a] speak,
        I am going to turn My words in your mouth into a fire,
    A fire that will consume these people; they are nothing but kindling for My fury.

¹⁵     (to His people) O house of Israel, I am stirring up a distant nation to march against you.
        They are an enduring people from ancient times.
    The language they speak is unknown to you;
        you will not understand them.
¹⁶     Their quiver is like a gaping grave, full of death.
        They are all mighty warriors.
¹⁷     They will devour your harvest and your food.
        They will devour your sons and daughters.
    They will devour your livestock, flocks, and herds.
        They will devour your vineyards and orchards.
    They will wield their swords
        and cut down the fortified cities you think are so safe.