Jeremiah 6:6-8

New Century Version

“Cut down the trees around Jerusalem,
    and build an attack ramp to the top of its walls.
This city must be punished.
    Inside it is nothing but slavery.
⁷ Jerusalem pours out her evil
    as a well pours out its water.
The sounds of violence and destruction are heard within her.
    I can see the sickness and hurts of Jerusalem.
⁸ Listen to this warning, Jerusalem,
    or I will turn my back on you
and make your land an empty desert
    where no one can live.”