Jeremiah 6:3-7

“Shepherds and their flocks will come to her, They will pitch their tents around her, They will pasture, each in his place.

‘Prepare for war against her; Arise, and let’s attack at noon. Woe to us, for the day declines, For the shadows of the evening lengthen!

‘Arise, and let’s attack by night And destroy her palaces!’ ”

For this is what the Lord of armies says: “Cut down her trees And pile up an assault ramp against Jerusalem. This is the city to be punished, In whose midst there is only oppression.

“As a well keeps its waters fresh, So she keeps fresh her wickedness. Violence and destruction are heard in her; Sickness and wounds are constantly before Me.