Holy Scripture
Jeremiah 4:16
A church father on this verse
“(Verse 16, 17.) Say to the nations: Behold, it has been heard in Jerusalem, the watchmen come from a distant land and they have given their voice over the cities of Judah: they have become like watchmen over it all around, because they have provoked me to anger, says the Lord. God wants all the nations around to know…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
16Remind ye the nations; behold, they are come: proclaim it in Jerusalem, that bands are approaching from a land afar off, and have uttered their voice against the cities of Judah.
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In context
14Cleanse thy heart from wickedness, O Jerusalem, that thou mayest be saved: how long will thy grievous thoughts be within thee?
15For a voice of one publishing from Dan shall come, and trouble out of Mount Ephraim shall be heard of.
— Jeremiah 4:16 —
17As keepers of a field, they have surrounded her; because thou, saith the Lord, hast neglected me.
18Thy ways and thy devices have brought these things upon thee; this is thy wickedness, for it is bitter, for it has reached to thy heart.