Jeremiah 18:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹ But now I am asking you
to let their children starve
    or be killed in war.
Let women lose
their husbands and sons
    to disease and violence.
²² These people have dug pits
    and set traps for me, Lord.
Make them scream in fear
when you send enemy troops
    to attack their homes.
²³ You know they plan to kill me.
    So get angry and punish them!
Don't ever forgive
    their terrible crimes.