Jeremiah 49:23-25

Complete Jewish Bible

“Hamat and Arpad are confused;
having heard bad news, they dissolve in fear,
like the churning sea, which cannot calm itself.
²⁴ Dammesek, weakened, turns to flee;
trembling has seized her;
anguish and pain take hold of her
like the pains of a woman in labor.
²⁵ How can a city so praised be deserted,
a city that gave me such joy?