Jeremiah 6:1-8

Christian Standard Bible

6 “Run for cover^(A)
out of Jerusalem, Benjaminites.
Sound the ram’s horn^(B) in Tekoa;^(C)
raise a smoke signal^(D) over Beth-haccherem,^[a]
for disaster threatens from the north,^(E)
even a crushing blow.
² Though she is beautiful and delicate,
I will destroy^[b] Daughter Zion.
³ Shepherds and their flocks will come against her;
they will pitch their tents all around her.^(F)
Each will pasture his own portion.
⁴ Set them apart for war^(G) against her;
rise up, let’s attack at noon.
Woe to us, for the day is passing;
the evening shadows grow long.
⁵ Rise up, let’s attack by night.
Let’s destroy her fortresses.”

Cut down the trees;^(H)
raise a siege ramp against Jerusalem.
This city must be punished.
There is nothing but oppression within her.^(I)
7 As a well gushes out its water,
so she pours out her evil.^[c]
Violence and destruction^(J) resound in her.
Sickness and wounds keep coming to my attention.
⁸ Be warned, Jerusalem,
or I will turn away from you;^(K)
I will make you a desolation,
a land without inhabitants.^(L)