12. People of Judah,just as you can't break ironmixed with bronze,you can't defeat the enemieswho will attackfrom the north.
13. I will give themeverything you own,because you have sinnedeverywhere in your country.
14. My anger is a firethat cannot be put out,so I will make you slavesof your enemiesin a foreign land.
15. You can see how I sufferinsult after insult,all because of you, Lord.Don't be so patientwith my enemies;take revenge on thembefore they kill me.
16. When you spoke to me,I was glad to obey,because I belong to you,the Lord All-Powerful.
17. I don't go to partiesand have a good time.Instead, I keep to myself,because you have filled mewith your anger.