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Jeremiah 6:1-8

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The Coming Destruction of Jerusalem

1“Flee to safety, you sons of Benjamin,

From the midst of Jerusalem!

Blow a trumpet in Tekoa

And raise a warning signal over Beth-haccerem;

For evil looks down from the north,

Along with a great destruction.

2“The beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, I will destroy.

3“Shepherds and their flocks will come to her,

They will pitch their tents around her,

They will pasture, each in his place.

4‘Prepare for war against her;

Arise, and let’s attack at noon.

Woe to us, for the day declines,

For the shadows of the evening lengthen!

5‘Arise, and let’s attack by night

And destroy her palaces!’ ”

6For this is what the Lord of armies says:

“Cut down her trees

And pile up an assault ramp against Jerusalem.

This is the city to be punished,

In whose midst there is only oppression.

7“As a well keeps its waters fresh,

So she keeps fresh her wickedness.

Violence and destruction are heard in her;

Sickness and wounds are constantly before Me.

8“Be warned, Jerusalem,

Or I shall be alienated from you,

And make you a desolation,

An uninhabited land.”

The Enemy from the North