Jeremiah 6:10-12

Contemporary English Version

¹⁰ I have told the people
that you, Lord,
    will punish them,
but they just laugh
    and refuse to listen.
¹¹ Your anger against Judah
    flames up inside me,
and I can't hold it in
    much longer.

Don't hold back my anger!
Let it sweep away everyone—
    the children at play
and all adults,
    young and old alike.
^12 (A) I'll punish the people of Judah
    and give to others
their houses and fields,
    as well as their wives.
I, the Lord, have spoken.