Jeremiah 6:1–9
6 “Flee for safety, people of Benjamin!
Flee from Jerusalem!
Raise the signal over Beth Hakkerem!u
For disaster looms out of the north,v
even terrible destruction.
2 I will destroy Daughter Zion,w
so beautiful and delicate.x
3 Shepherdsy with their flocks will come against her;
they will pitch their tents aroundz her,
each tending his own portion.”
4 “Prepare for battle against her!
Arise, let us attack at noon!a
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 treesb
and build siege rampsc against Jerusalem.
This city must be punished;
it is filled with oppression.d
7 As a well pours out its water,
so she pours out her wickedness.
Violencee and destructionf resound in her;
her sickness and wounds are ever before me.
or I will turn awayg 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 remnanth of Israel
as thoroughly as a vine;
pass your hand over the branches again,
like one gathering grapes.”