16. “Report it to the nations, now!”Indeed, proclaim against Jerusalem:“Besiegers come from a far country,and lift their voices against the cities of Judah.
17. As watchmen of a field, they are against her all around,because she has been rebellious against Me,says the Lord.
18. Your way and your deedshave procured these things to you.This is your wickedness.How bitter it is!How it touches your heart!”
19. My soul, my soul!I am pained at my very heart.My heart makes a noise in me.I cannot hold my peace,because you have heard, O my soul,the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
20. Destruction upon destruction is proclaimed,for the whole land is devastated.Suddenly are my tents devastated,and my curtains in a moment.
21. How long shall I see the standardand hear the sound of the trumpet?
22. “For My people are foolish,they have not known Me.They are foolish children,and they have no understanding.They are wise to do evil,but to do good they have no knowledge.”