4 "Prepare for battle against her;get ready; let’s attack by noon!Oh, no! Daylight is fading,and the evening shadows lengthen.
5 Get ready, let’s attack by nightand destroy her fortresses!"
6 The Lord of heavenly forces proclaims:Cut down her trees,and build siege ramps against Jerusalem.This city must be held accountable,for there’s nothing but oppression in her midst.
7 As a well brings forth fresh water,she brings forth evil.Violence and destruction are heard within her;injury and wounds are ever before me.
8 Hear me out, Jerusalem,or else I’ll turn away from youand reduce you to ruins,a land unfit to live in.
9 This is what the Lord of heavenly forces says:From top to bottom, let them harvestthe remaining few in Israel.Pick clean everylast grape on the vine!
10 To whom can I speak and warn?How can I get someone’s attention?Their ears are shut tight,so they won’t hear.They are ashamed of the Lord’s wordand take no pleasure in it.