Jeremiah 6:1-10 (New International Version)

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Jerusalem Under Siege

1 "Flee for safety, people of Benjamin! Flee from Jerusalem! Sound the trumpet¹ in Tekoa!² Raise the signal over Beth Hakkerem!³ For disaster looms out of the north,⁴ even terrible destruction. 2 I will destroy the Daughter of Zion,⁵ so beautiful and delicate.⁶ 3 Shepherds⁷ with their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents around⁸ her, each tending his own portion." 4 "Prepare for battle against her! Arise, let us attack at noon!⁹ But, alas, the daylight is fading, and the shadows of evening grow long. 5 So arise, let us attack at night and destroy her fortresses!" 6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Cut down the trees¹⁰ and build siege ramps¹¹ against Jerusalem. This city must be punished; it is filled with oppression.¹² 7 As a well pours out its water, so she pours out her wickedness. Violence¹³ and destruction¹⁴ resound in her; her sickness and wounds are ever before me. 8 Take warning, O Jerusalem, or I will turn away¹⁵ from you and make your land desolate so no one can live in it." 9 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Let them glean the remnant¹⁶ of Israel as thoroughly as a vine; pass your hand over the branches again, like one gathering grapes." 10 To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen¹⁷ to me? Their ears are closed^a¹⁸ so they cannot hear.¹⁹ The word²⁰ of the LORD is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.

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