16. Warn the nations: Look!Proclaim to Jerusalem:Those who besiege are comingfrom a distant land; they raise their voicesagainst the cities of Judah.
17. They have her surrounded like those who guard a field,because she has rebelled against Me. This is the Lord’s declaration.
18. Your way of life and your actionshave brought this on you. This is your punishment. It is very bitter,because it has reached your heart!