Jeremiah 6:4-8

‘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.

“Be warned, Jerusalem, Or I shall be alienated from you, And make you a desolation, An uninhabited land.”