10. Then I said, “O Sovereign lord,the people have been deceived by what you said,for you promised peace for Jerusalem.But the sword is held at their throats!”
11. The time is coming when the lord will sayto the people of Jerusalem,“My dear people, a burning wind is blowing in from the desert,and it’s not a gentle breeze useful for winnowing grain.
12. It is a roaring blast sent by me!Now I will pronounce your destruction!”
13. Our enemy rushes down on us like storm clouds!His chariots are like whirlwinds.His horses are swifter than eagles.How terrible it will be, for we are doomed!
14. O Jerusalem, cleanse your heartthat you may be saved.How long will you harboryour evil thoughts?