5. So get up! We will attack at night.We will destroy the strong towers of Jerusalem!”
6. This is what the Lord of heaven’s armies says:“Cut down the trees around Jerusalem.Build an attack ramp to the top of Jerusalem’s walls.This city must be punished!Inside this city is nothing but slavery.
7. Jerusalem pours out her evilas a well pours out its water.The sounds of violence and destruction are heard within her.I can see the sickness and hurts of Jerusalem.
8. Listen to this warning, Jerusalem.If you don’t listen, I will turn my back on you.I will make your land an empty desert.No one will be able to live there!”
9. This is what the Lord of heaven’s armies says:“Gather the few people of Israel who are left alive.Gather them as you would the last grapes on a grapevine.Check each vine again,like someone who gathers grapes.”