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15 They are worthless, worthy only of mockery;
    when the time of judgment comes
    they will no longer exist.
16 But not like these is the portion of Jacob,
    for he is the Maker of all things,
and Israel is the tribe of his heritage;
    the Lord of hosts is his name.

Destruction of Judah[a]

17 Gather up your belongings and depart from the land,
    you who are living under siege.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 10:17 This lament is a continuation of chapter 9.

15 They are worthless,(A) the objects of mockery;
    when their judgment comes, they will perish.
16 He who is the Portion(B) of Jacob is not like these,
    for he is the Maker of all things,(C)
including Israel, the people of his inheritance(D)
    the Lord Almighty is his name.(E)

Coming Destruction

17 Gather up your belongings(F) to leave the land,
    you who live under siege.

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