Jeremiah 4:16–17

Warn the nations that he is coming;

announce to Jerusalem,

“Besiegers come from a distant land;

they shout against the cities of Judah.

Like keepers of a field are they against her all around,

because she has rebelled against me,

declares the Lord.

“Tell this to the nations,

proclaim concerning Jerusalem:

‘A besieging army is coming from a distant land,

raising a war cry against the cities of Judah.

They surround her like men guarding a field,

because she has rebelled against me,’ ”

declares the Lord.

Warn the nations: Look!

Proclaim to Jerusalem:

Those who besiege are coming

from a distant land;

they raise their voices

against the cities of Judah.

They have her surrounded

like those who guard a field,

because she has rebelled against me.

This is the Lord’s declaration.

“Warn the surrounding nations

and announce this to Jerusalem:

The enemy is coming from a distant land,

raising a battle cry against the towns of Judah.

They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field,

for my people have rebelled against me,”

says the Lord.

“Report to the nations, ‘Here they are!’

Proclaim against Jerusalem,

‘Besiegers are coming from a distant land,

and they raise their voice against the cities of Judah.’

Like watchers of a field they were against her from all around,

because she has rebelled against me,” declares Yahweh.

Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem,

That watchers come from a far country,

And give out their voice against the cities of Judah.

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about;

Because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.