John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 27:17

"Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city become a desolation?" — Jeremiah 27:17 (ASV)

Listen not to them
The false prophets: serve the king of Babylon, and live ;
pay homage and tribute to him; which is the way to live in your own land, and enjoy the benefits of that, and of the temple worship; which, if not, you will be utterly deprived of: why should this city be laid waste ?
as it certainly will, should you rebel against the king of Babylon; and as it was in a few years after, when they did.