I said, ‘Oh no, Lord God, you have certainly deceived this people and Jerusalem, by announcing, “You will have peace,” while a sword is at our throats.’
Now while I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell face down and cried out loudly, ‘Oh, Lord God! You are bringing the remnant of Israel to an end! ’
Both young and old are lying on the ground in the streets. My young women and young men have fallen by the sword. You have killed them in the day of your anger, slaughtering without compassion.
They keep on saying to those who despise me, “The Lord has spoken: You will have peace.” They have said to everyone who follows the stubbornness of his heart, “No harm will come to you.” ’
Why, Lord, do you make us stray from your ways? You harden our hearts so that we do not fear you. Return, because of your servants, the tribes of your heritage.
For this time I am about to send all my plagues against you, your officials, and your people. Then you will know there is no one like me on the whole earth.