11 In every way, Judah and Israelhave been unfaithful to me.
12-13 Their prophets lie and say,“The Lord won't punish us.We will have peaceand plenty of food.”They tell these lies in my name,so now they will be killed in waror starve to death.
14 I am the Lord God All-Powerful.Jeremiah, I will tell youexactly what to say.Your words will be a fire;Israel and Judahwill be the fuel.
15 People of Israel,I have made my decision.An army from a distant countrywill attack you.I've chosen an ancient nation,and you won't understandtheir language.
16 All of them are warriors,and their arrows bring death.
17 This nation will eat your cropsand livestock;they will leave no fruiton your vines or trees.And although you feel safebehind thick walls,your towns will be destroyedand your children killed.
18 The Lord said:Jeremiah, the enemy army won't kill everyone in Judah.