15
He brought against them a nation from far away, a shameless nation that speaks a foreign language and has no respect for the elderly and no pity for children.
13
They had no respect for his commandments and would not live by them; they refused to let him guide them in the way of righteousness.
14
"All you neighboring cities, come and consider how the Eternal God has sent my children into exile.
15
He brought against them a nation from far away, a shameless nation that speaks a foreign language and has no respect for the elderly and no pity for children.
16
These people carried off my beloved sons and took away my daughters, and I was left a widow, completely alone.
17
"My children in exile, I can do nothing to help you.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.