Jeremiah 6:2-4

The Voice

²     I will destroy Jerusalem,
        beautiful and delicate daughter of Zion.
³     As shepherds come and surround her with flocks of hungry sheep,
        so their enemies will gather their troops around you, set up camp,
    And feed off your land as they see fit.
⁴     “Get ready for the battle,” they cry.
        “Come on, let’s attack. It’s already noon!
    But look, the day is half over—
        the shadows are growing longer.