11. The Lord said, “Jerusalem, I will surely send you away for your own good.I will surely bring the enemy upon you in a time of trouble and distress.
12. Can you people who are like iron and bronzebreak that iron fist from the north?
13. I will give away your wealth and your treasures as plunder.I will give it away free of charge for the sins you have committed throughout your land.
14. I will make you serve your enemies in a land that you know nothing about.For my anger is like a fire that will burn against you.”
15. I said, “Lord, you know how I suffer.Take thought of me and care for me.Pay back for me those who have been persecuting me.Do not be so patient with them that you allow them to kill me.Be mindful of how I have put up with their insults for your sake.