How long is the (A)land to mourn
And the (B)vegetation of the countryside to wither?
For the (C)wickedness of those who dwell in it,
(D)Animals and birds have been snatched away,
Because men have said, “He will not see our latter (E)ending.”

“If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out,
Then how can you compete with horses?
If you fall down in a land of peace,
How will you do in the [a](F)thicket of the Jordan?
“For even your (G)brothers and the household of your father,
Even they have dealt treacherously with you,
Even they have cried aloud after you.
Do not believe them, although they may say (H)nice things to you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 12:5 Lit pride