Jeremiah 6:16-21

New International Version

“Stand at the crossroads and look;
    ask for the ancient paths,^(A)
ask where the good way^(B) is, and walk in it,
    and you will find rest^(C) for your souls.
    But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
¹⁷ I appointed watchmen^(D) over you and said,
    ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’^(E)
    But you said, ‘We will not listen.’^(F)
18 Therefore hear, you nations;
    you who are witnesses,
    observe what will happen to them.
¹⁹ Hear, you earth:^(G)
    I am bringing disaster^(H) on this people,
    the fruit of their schemes,^(I)
because they have not listened to my words^(J)
    and have rejected my law.^(K)
20 What do I care about incense from Sheba^(L)
    or sweet calamus^(M) from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;^(N)
    your sacrifices^(O) do not please me.”^(P)

“I will put obstacles before this people.
    Parents and children alike will stumble^(Q) over them;
    neighbors and friends will perish.”