Jerusalem Remains Unrepentant6“I have destroyed nations; their strongholds are demolished. I have left their streets deserted, with no one passing through. Their cities are laid waste; they are deserted and empty.
7Of Jerusalem I thought, ‘Surely you will fear me and accept correction!’ Then her place of refuge Or her sanctuary would not be destroyed, nor all my punishments come upon Or all those I appointed over her. But they were still eager to act corruptly in all they did.